imitative

The word “imitative” has 4 syllables: im-i-ta-tive.

It's pronounced as /ˈɪmɪtətɪv/.


What is synonym and antonym for imitative?

In the thesaurus, “imitative” has 14 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for imitative along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for imitative

  • artificial
  • dummy
  • emulative
  • fake
  • false
  • faux
  • formulaic
  • imitation
  • mimetic
  • mimic
  • mock
  • simulated
  • synthetic
  • unoriginal

Antonyms for imitative

  • authentic
  • genuine
  • legitimate
  • natural
  • original
  • real
  • true

Meanings of imitative

  • adjective
    1. Imitating; copying; not original.
    2. Modelled after another thing.

Example Sentences

  • The child's drawings were imitative of the cartoons she watched on TV.
  • The imitative nature of the artist's work showed his admiration for classical styles.
  • His writing style was highly imitative, mirroring the authors he admired.
  • The parrot's imitative ability allowed it to mimic human speech perfectly.
  • Imitative behavior in young children is a key part of their learning process.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to imitative, such as: artificial, authentic, dummy, emulative, fake, false, faux.

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imitation

  • artificial
  • copy
  • dummy
  • fake
  • faux
  • imitative
  • replica
  • reproduction
  • simulated
  • synthetic

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