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UK
/ˈɪmɪtˌeɪtɪv/
]
[ US /ˈɪməˌteɪtɪv/ ]
[ US /ˈɪməˌteɪtɪv/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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(of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound
it was independently developed in more than one place as an onomatopoetic term
onomatopoeic words are imitative of noises -
marked by or given to imitation
acting is an imitative art
man is an imitative being -
not genuine; imitating something superior
counterfeit emotion
a counterfeit prince
counterfeit works of art
counterfeit money
How To Use imitative In A Sentence
- It could be a hypocoristic or baby-talk form of hysterical, or it might be from the imitative word hiss; or perhaps it is a variant of another dialect term, jesse, meaning a ` severe scolding, 'which is probably from a Biblical allusion. VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol XIX No 1
- Moreover, they are in every respect exemplary - i.e. they are projected as an imitative model for the viewing subject.
- He, however, is no imitative epigone, but a historian of the first rank, helped rather than hindered by the literary tradition within which he wrote.
- All art, all thought was a creative activity, not an imitative or derivative one.
- Like Pope, this American poet loved onomatope and imitative verse, and the last line is a word-picture of home-sick weariness. The Story of the Hymns and Tunes
- Only in the frankly imitative words like buzz and lisp do hint and pointing coincide.
- But Dyer had nothing to do with this imitative gang warfare. PASSION IN THE PEAK
- Furthermore, imitative products like varnish which substituted for lacquer generated new industries and created distinctive products.
- Each year, for example, imitative Miskitu crowns, scepters, and swords appear as part of a celebratory re-enactment called the kingpulanka.
- Nigel sometimes felt he didn't deserve such imitative admiration.
