Definition of imitation

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Imitation (n.) The act of condition of imitating another species of animal, or a plant, or unanimate object. See Imitate, v. t., 3..

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Precise :: Precise (a.) Having determinate limitations; exactly or sharply defined or stated; definite; exact; nice; not vague or equivocal; as, precise rules of morality..
Kiwikiwi :: Kiwikiwi (n.) Any species of Apteryx, esp. A. australis; -- so called in imitation of its notes. Called also kiwi. See Apteryx..
Topically :: Topically (adv.) In a topical manner; with application to, or limitation of, a particular place or topic..
Bafta :: Bafta (n.) A coarse stuff, usually of cotton, originally made in India. Also, an imitation of this fabric made for export..
Travesty :: Travesty (n.) A burlesque translation or imitation of a work.
Pindarism :: Pindarism (n.) Imitation of Pindar.
Copy :: Copy (n.) That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation..
Delimitation :: Delimitation (n.) The act or process of fixing limits or boundaries; limitation.
Undefine :: Undefine (v. t.) To make indefinite; to obliterate or confuse the definition or limitations of.
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..
Basalt :: Basalt (n.) An imitation, in pottery, of natural basalt; a kind of black porcelain..
Carrancha :: Carrancha (n.) The Brazilian kite (Polyborus Brasiliensis); -- so called in imitation of its notes.
Rib :: Rib (n.) In Gothic vaulting, one of the primary members of the vault. These are strong arches, meeting and crossing one another, dividing the whole space into triangles, which are then filled by vaulted construction of lighter material. Hence, an imitation of one of these in wood, plaster, or the like..
Self-ignorance :: Self-ignorance (n.) Ignorance of one's own character, powers, and limitations..
Inclusion :: Inclusion (n.) The act of including, or the state of being included; limitation; restriction; as, the lines of inclusion of his policy..
Model :: Model (n.) Anything which serves, or may serve, as an example for imitation; as, a government formed on the model of the American constitution; a model of eloquence, virtue, or behavior..
Mimesis :: Mimesis (n.) Imitation; mimicry.
Exemplarily :: Exemplarily (adv.) In a manner fitted or designed to be an example for imitation or for warning; by way of example.
Grain :: Grain (v. t.) To paint in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc..
Gorgoneion :: Gorgoneion (n.) A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head.
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