Imitative (adjective)

  1. Tending to copy or imitate.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of something else.
  3. Exhibiting imitation as a means of expression or inspiration.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from latin imitativus, from imitat- "copied", from the verb imitari.

Examples:

  1. The artist's work was heavily imitative of the master painters of the Renaissance.
  2. The imitative style of the new band was criticized for its lack of originality.
  3. An imitative sound or style is one that closely resembles or copies another.
  4. The imitative behavior of the child was a result of her desire to please her parents.
  5. The imitative words and phrases used by the comedian were a sign of his admiration for his idol.
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