imitation
adjective
1. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
- decorated with imitation palm leaves
Similar word(s): artificial, unreal, fake, false, faux, simulated
noun
1. the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
Definition categories: thought, doctrine, ism, philosophy
2. something copied or derived from an original
Definition categories: man–made, copy
3. copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else
Definition categories: act, copying
4. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
Similar word(s): caricature, impersonation
Definition categories: communication, humor, humour, wit, witticism, wittiness