Imitative
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Imitative is an adjective meaning Imitating; copying; not original.
Meaning
Imitating; copying; not original.
More Meanings
- Modelled after another thing.
- (linguistics) sound-symbolic or onomatopoeic
Synonyms for imitative
Depending on context, synonyms include epigonic, copycat, derivative, emulative, mimical, unoriginal.
Antonyms for imitative
Common opposites include creative, inventive, original, innovative, nonimitative, nonmimetic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mimic, mimetic, simulated, fictive, fictitious, ostensible.
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