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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Stigmaria :: Stigma (v. t.) Marks believed to have been supernaturally impressed upon the bodies of certain persons in imitation of the wounds on the crucified body of Christ. See def. 5, above..
Burst :: Burst (v. i.) To exert force or pressure by which something is made suddenly to give way; to break through obstacles or limitations; hence, to appear suddenly and unexpectedly or unaccountably, or to depart in such manner; -- usually with some qualifying adverb or preposition, as forth, out, away, into, upon, through, etc..
Indefinitely :: Indefinitely (adv.) In an indefinite manner or degree; without any settled limitation; vaguely; not with certainty or exactness; as, to use a word indefinitely..
Imitative :: Imitative (n.) A verb expressive of imitation or resemblance.
Delftware :: Delftware (n.) Earthenware made in imitation of the above; any glazed earthenware made for table use, and the like..
Topically :: Topically (adv.) In a topical manner; with application to, or limitation of, a particular place or topic..
Butterine :: Butterine (n.) A substance prepared from animal fat with some other ingredients intermixed, as an imitation of butter..
Imitation :: 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..
Illimitation :: Illimitation (n.) State of being illimitable; want of, or freedom from, limitation..
Parrotry :: Parrotry (n.) Servile imitation or repetition.
Corrective :: Corrective (n.) Limitation; restriction.
Nankeen :: Nankeen (n.) An imitation of this cloth by artificial coloring.
Imagery :: Imagery (n.) The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects; imitation work; images in general, or in mass..
Term :: Term (n.) The limitation of an estate; or rather, the whole time for which an estate is granted, as for the term of a life or lives, or for a term of years..
Imitation :: Imitation (n.) The act of imitating.
Kiwikiwi :: Kiwikiwi (n.) Any species of Apteryx, esp. A. australis; -- so called in imitation of its notes. Called also kiwi. See Apteryx..
Call :: Call (n.) The cry of a bird; also a noise or cry in imitation of a bird; or a pipe to call birds by imitating their note or cry.
Velveteen :: Velveteen (n.) A kind of cloth, usually cotton, made in imitation of velvet; cotton velvet..
Graining :: Graining (n.) Painting or staining, in imitation of the grain of wood, atone, etc..
Plash :: Plash (v. t.) To splash or sprinkle with coloring matter; as, to plash a wall in imitation of granite..
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