imitative Definition
imi·ta·tive (im′i tāt′iv; also, -i tə tiv′)
adjective
- formed from a model; reproducing the qualities of an original or another
- given to imitating; inclined to imitate others
- not genuine or real; imitation
- approximating in sound the thing or action signified; echoic: said of such words as hiss, ripple, clang
Etymology: LL imitativus
imitative Related Forms
im′i·ta′·tively adverb
im′i·ta′·tive·ness noun
imitative Synonyms
imitative
modif.
imitative Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- counterpoint: In many ways, the work shows Rheinberger's classical leanings, with its substantial use of imitative counterpoint.
- behavior: This kind of imitative behavior can easily lead to tipping points, in which the number of football fans suddenly rockets upwards.
- learning: Nowadays, the authors limit themselves to a strict definition of imitative learning.
- pattern: Select imitative nymph patterns suited to the water you are fishing.
- strategy: Imitative strategies use only information available from a land manager's social neighborhood.
- capacity: None of the earlier technologies exhibited this sort of independent, logical, imitative capacity.
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