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Definition of imitation

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Imitation (n.) One of the principal means of securing unity and consistency in polyphonic composition; the repetition of essentially the same melodic theme, phrase, or motive, on different degrees of pitch, by one or more of the other parts of voises. Cf. Canon..

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Apishly :: Apishly (adv.) In an apish manner; with servile imitation; foppishly.

Self-ignorance :: Self-ignorance (n.) Ignorance of one's own character, powers, and limitations..

Absolute :: Absolute (a.) Loosed from any limitation or condition; uncontrolled; unrestricted; unconditional; as, absolute authority, monarchy, sovereignty, an absolute promise or command; absolute power; an absolute monarch..

Genette :: Genette (n.) The fur of the common genet (Genetta vulgaris); also, any skin dressed in imitation of this fur..

Imitation :: Imitation (n.) The act of imitating.

Isography :: Isography (n.) Imitation of another's handwriting.

Exemplary :: Exemplary (a.) Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct..

Castle-guard :: Castle-guard (n.) A feudal tenure, obliging the tenant to perform service within the realm, without limitation of time..

Embronze :: Embronze (v. t.) To color in imitation of bronze. See Bronze, v. t..

Art :: Art (n.) The application of skill to the production of the beautiful by imitation or design, or an occupation in which skill is so employed, as in painting and sculpture; one of the fine arts; as, he prefers art to literature..

Restraint :: Restraint (n.) That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction..

Gorgoneion :: Gorgoneion (n.) A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head.

Nitrobenzene :: Nitrobenzene (n.) A yellow aromatic liquid (C6H5.NO2), produced by the action of nitric acid on benzene, and called from its odor imitation oil of bitter almonds, or essence of mirbane. It is used in perfumery, and is manufactured in large quantities in the preparation of aniline. Fornerly called also nitrobenzol..

After :: After (prep.) In imitation of; in conformity with; after the manner of; as, to make a thing after a model; a picture after Rubens; the boy takes after his father..

Parrotry :: Parrotry (n.) Servile imitation or repetition.

Barcarolle :: Barcarolle (n.) A piece of music composed in imitation of such a song.

Nankeen :: Nankeen (n.) An imitation of this cloth by artificial coloring.

Institute :: Institute (n.) The person to whom an estate is first given by destination or limitation.

Nonlimitation :: Nonlimitation (n.) Want of limitation; failure to limit.

Unconditioned :: Unconditioned (a.) Not subject to condition or limitations; infinite; absolute; hence, inconceivable; incogitable..