imitation meaning
imitation :
a copy, replica, model
noun
▪ She bought an imitation necklace.
▪ She bought a copy necklace.
▪ The imitation handbag looked real.
▪ The replica handbag looked real.
paraphrasing
▪ replica – copy
▪ copy – duplicate
▪ model – example
▪ duplicate – exact copy
Pronunciation
imitation [ɪˌmɪˈteɪʃən]
The stress is on the third syllable 'ta' and sounds like 'ih-mi-TAY-shun'.
Common phrases and grammar about imitation
imitation - Common meaning
noun
a copy, replica, model
Part of Speech Changes for "imitation"
▪ imitator (noun) – someone who copies
▪ imitation-like (adjective) – similar to a copy
Common Expressions with "imitation"
▪ imitation jewelry – fake jewelry that looks real
▪ imitation art – art that copies another style
▪ imitation goods – products made to resemble brand items
▪ imitation materials – materials that mimic real ones
Important examples of imitation in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, imitation is often used to describe fake or copied items.
Example of a confusing word: emulation (to match or surpass)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Imitation is used as a noun and often appears in sentences describing products.
imitation
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
imitation necklace
a fake necklace, used when talking about accessories that look real.
knockoff brand
means a fake brand, used when discussing counterfeit products.
Differences between similar words and imitation
imitation
,
copy
differences
imitation is a noun that refers to a thing made to look like something else, while copy is both a noun and a verb meaning to reproduce something.
imitation
,
replica
differences
imitation refers to the noun for something that copies another, while replica is specifically a very accurate copy.
Words with the same origin as imitation
The origin of imitation
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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