imitation

• Adjektiv, 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.

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

1. Not genuine or realB1formal

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

   Nachahmung

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

   Synonymeartificialboguscounterfeitersatzfakefalsefauxmockphonyreproductionshamsimulatedsynthetic

   Antonymeactualauthenticgenuineoriginalreal

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Kopierens oder Nachahmens von etwas bezeichnet oder das Ergebnis einer solchen Nachahmung; oft mit der Konnotation fehlender Originalität.

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

1. Mimetic theory in artC1formal

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

   Mimetische Kunsttheorie

   • 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.

   Synonymemimesis

   Antonymeexpressioninventionoriginality

2. Copy or replicaB1formal

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

   Nachahmung

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

   Synonymeclonecopycounterfeitduplicatefacsimilefakeforgeryknockoffreplicareproductionshamsimulation

   Antonymeauthenticoriginalprototype

3. Mimicry of behaviorB2formal

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

   Nachahmung

   • 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.

   Synonymecopyingimpersonationmimicrysimulation

4. Exaggerated caricatureB2informal

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

   Parodie

   • 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.

   Synonymecaricatureimpersonationimpressionlampoonparodysendupspooftakeofftravesty