imitation

An adjective describing something made to imitate the appearance or quality of something else, often a more valuable or genuine item.

ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, сделанное для имитации внешнего вида или качества другого предмета, часто более ценного или подлинного.esAdjetivo que describe algo hecho para imitar la apariencia o calidad de otro objeto, a menudo más valioso o auténtico.frAdjectif décrivant quelque chose de fabriqué pour imiter l'apparence ou la qualité d'un autre objet, souvent plus précieux ou authentique.deAdjektiv, das beschreibt, dass etwas hergestellt wurde, um das Aussehen oder die Eigenschaften eines anderen, oft wertvolleren oder echten Gegenstands nachzuahmen. Es bezeichnet auch etwas, das nicht echt, sondern nachgemacht ist.ptAdjetivo que descreve algo feito para imitar a aparência ou a qualidade de outro objeto, geralmente mais valioso ou autêntico; também se refere ao que é falso, artificial ou não genuíno.zh形容词，指模仿他物外观、品质或特征而制成的，通常仿造更贵重或更真实的东西。arصفة تصف شيئًا مصنوعًا لتقليد مظهر أو جودة شيء آخر، غالبًا ما يكون أكثر قيمة أو أصالة.

1. Not genuine or real B1 formal

   Being a copy or reproduction of something authentic, often of lower quality.

   • She wore an imitation pearl necklace.
   • The store sells imitation leather jackets.
   • He bought an imitation Rolex watch for a fraction of the price.

   ruИмитацияesimitación, falsofrImitation (non authentique)deNachahmungptImitaçãozh仿制的arمُقَلَّد

   المرادفات: artificialboguscounterfeitersatzfakefalsefauxmockphonyreproductionshamsimulatedsynthetic

   الأضداد: actualauthenticgenuineoriginalreal

• more imitation comparative form
• most imitation superlative form

A noun referring to the act of copying or reproducing something, or the result of such copying, often implying a lack of originality.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие копирования или воспроизведения чего-либо, или результат такого копирования, часто подразумевающее отсутствие оригинальности.esSustantivo que designa la acción o el resultado de imitar o copiar algo o a alguien, a menudo sugiriendo falta de originalidad, o una reproducción o copia de un original.frNom désignant l'action de copier ou de reproduire quelque chose, ou le résultat de cette copie, impliquant souvent un manque d'originalité.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung des Kopierens oder Nachahmens von etwas bezeichnet oder das Ergebnis einer solchen Nachahmung; oft mit der Konnotation fehlender Originalität.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de copiar ou reproduzir algo, ou o resultado dessa cópia, frequentemente implicando falta de originalidade. Pode também se referir a uma cópia que se passa por algo autêntico ou a um produto que imita outro.zh名词，指模仿或复制某事物的行为，也指复制的结果，常暗示缺乏原创性。arاسم يدل على فعل تقليد شيء ما أو محاكاته، أو على النتيجة الناتجة عن هذا الفعل، وغالبًا ما يشير إلى انعدام الأصالة. ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى النسخة المقلدة أو المزيفة.

1. Mimetic theory in art C1 formal

   The philosophical concept that art and literature should precisely replicate nature or human actions.

   • Aristotle's Poetics discusses imitation as the foundation of art.
   • Renaissance painters often adhered to the doctrine of imitation.
   • The play was criticized for its slavish imitation of real life.

   ruМиметическая теория в искусствеesImitación (teoría mimética del arte)frImitation (mimésis)deMimetische KunsttheorieptTeoria mimética na artezh艺术中的模仿论arنظرية المحاكاة في الفن

   المرادفات: mimesis

   الأضداد: expressioninventionoriginality

2. Copy or replica B1 formal

   An object that is made to look like something else, often of lesser quality.

   • The market sold cheap imitations of designer handbags.
   • This painting is an imitation of a famous masterpiece.
   • He bought an imitation leather jacket.

   ruИмитацияesImitación o réplicafrCopie ou répliquedeNachahmungptImitaçãozh仿制品arتقليد

   المرادفات: clonecopycounterfeitduplicatefacsimilefakeforgeryknockoffreplicareproductionshamsimulation

   الأضداد: authenticoriginalprototype

3. Mimicry of behavior B2 formal

   The act of copying or trying to copy the actions, speech, or mannerisms of another person.

   • Children learn through imitation of their parents.
   • His imitation of the teacher's voice was spot-on.
   • The comedian's act relies on imitation of celebrities.

   ruПодражаниеesImitación del comportamientofrImitation (copie du comportement)deNachahmungptImitaçãozh模仿arالمحاكاة

   المرادفات: copyingimpersonationmimicrysimulation

4. Exaggerated caricature B2 informal

   A humorous or exaggerated representation of a person, often for comic effect.

   • The actor did a hilarious imitation of the president.
   • Her imitation of the boss had everyone laughing.
   • The sketch featured a crude imitation of a famous politician.

   ruПародияesCaricatura exageradafrCaricature exagéréedeParodieptParódiazh模仿arمحاكاة ساخرة

   المرادفات: caricatureimpersonationimpressionlampoonparodysendupspooftakeofftravesty

• imitations plural form
• imitations' possessive plural form
• imitation's possessive singular form