How do you pronounce imitation?

The recorded pronunciation is /ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/.

Where does imitation come from?

It is traced to Middle English.

imitation

/ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.47 in modern English

Syllables: im-i-ta-tion
IPA: /ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/

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Meaning

noun

The act of imitating.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"a pale imitation"
"a realistic imitation"
"in imitation of"
"imitation leather"

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: imitacioun, imitacion, imitatio

Usage

Inflected Forms

imitations (plural)

Derived Forms

autoimitation counterimitation imitational imitationism imitationist overimitation

Phrases

imitation crab imitation game imitation is the sincerest form of flattery imitation lace imitation vanilla non-imitation self-imitation

Synonyms

copying imitation replication fake false faux simulated caricature impersonation

Antonyms

creation non-imitation

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application