imitation

CEFRC1

/ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A copy of a person or thing.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A copy or simulation; something that is not the real thing.

Examples

  • What is the difference between imitation and real diamonds?

  • It is merely an imitation pearl.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [ɪmɪˈtʰeɪ̯ʃən]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act of imitating.

More examples

In context

  • a pale imitation

  • a realistic imitation

  • in imitation of

Synonyms

Antonyms

Quick test

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The painting in the gallery was a cheap blank of the famous masterpiece.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English imitacioun, from Middle French imitacion, from Old French imitacion, from Latin imitatio.