adj
imitative
Imitative (adj) means copying something else rather than being original.
adj
1
Copying something else rather than being original.
2
Made or designed to look like something else.
3
Describing a word whose sound suggests its meaning, as with onomatopoeia.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin imitātīvus.
Synonyms
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nonimitative
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What is the meaning of imitative?
"imitative" (adj) means copying something else rather than being original.
What is another word for imitative?
Other words for "imitative" include onomatopoetic, counterfeit, onomatopoeical, onomatopoeic, echoic.
What is the opposite of imitative?
The opposite of "imitative" is nonimitative.
What are the different meanings of imitative?
"imitative" has 3 main meanings: 1. Copying something else rather than being original; 2. Made or designed to look like something else; 3. Describing a word whose sound suggests its meaning, as with onomatopoeia.
