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imitative

Imitative (adj) means Imitating; copying; not original.

adj
1
Imitating; copying; not original.
2
Modelled after another thing.
3
sound-symbolic or onomatopoeic
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Etymology

From Latin imitātīvus.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of imitative?

"imitative" (adj) means imitating; copying; not original.

What are the different meanings of imitative?

"imitative" has 3 main meanings: 1. Imitating; copying; not original; 2. Modelled after another thing; 3. sound-symbolic or onomatopoeic.

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