imitative
[ im-i-tey-tiv ]
/ ˈɪm ɪˌteɪ tɪv /
adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for imitative
imitative
/ (ˈɪmɪtətɪv) /
adjective
imitating or tending to imitate or copy
characterized by imitation
copying or reproducing the features of an original, esp in an inferior mannerimitative painting
another word for onomatopoeic
Derived forms of imitative
imitatively, adverbimitativeness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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