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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Johnsonese :: "Johnsonese (n.) The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classical words..
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..
Unconditioned :: Unconditioned (a.) Not subject to condition or limitations; infinite; absolute; hence, inconceivable; incogitable..
Madrigal :: Madrigal (n.) An unaccompanied polyphonic song, in four, five, or more parts, set to secular words, but full of counterpoint and imitation, and adhering to the old church modes. Unlike the freer glee, it is best sung with several voices on a part. See Glee..
Clean :: Clean (adv.) Without limitation or remainder; quite; perfectly; wholly; entirely.
Conditionality :: Conditionality (n.) The quality of being conditional, or limited; limitation by certain terms..
Pindarism :: Pindarism (n.) Imitation of Pindar.
Mimic :: Mimic (v. t.) To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation.
Grotto-work :: Grotto-work (n.) Artificial and ornamental rockwork in imitation of a grotto.
Frank :: Frank (n.) Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free..
Plash :: Plash (v. t.) To splash or sprinkle with coloring matter; as, to plash a wall in imitation of granite..
Self-knowledge :: Self-knowledge (n.) Knowledge of one's self, or of one's own character, powers, limitations, etc..
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.
Imitable :: Imitable (a.) Worthy of imitation; as, imitable character or qualities..
Apishly :: Apishly (adv.) In an apish manner; with servile imitation; foppishly.
Take-off :: Take-off (n.) An imitation, especially in the way of caricature..
Velveteen :: Velveteen (n.) A kind of cloth, usually cotton, made in imitation of velvet; cotton velvet..
Inimitable :: Inimitable (a.) Not capable of being imitated, copied, or counterfeited; beyond imitation; surpassingly excellent; matchless; unrivaled; exceptional; unique; as, an inimitable style; inimitable eloquence..
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..
Clear :: Clear (adv.) Without limitation; wholly; quite; entirely; as, to cut a piece clear off..
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