imitative

Meanings

• Adjective, Noun

  The ability to mimic or imitate the actions, sounds, or speech of another.

  - "The monkey's imitative behavior made it easy for researchers to teach it new tricks."
  - "The child's imitative play helped her learn social skills."
  - "The comedian's imitative impression of the politician was spot-on."

---

Antonyms

creative , inventive , original

---

Synonyms

epigonous

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with imitative
reminisce , appliance , advice , practice , device

---

Variants

List of all variants of imitative that leads to same result
imitative , imitatively , imitativeness , imitativenesses

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

imitative behavior, imitative learning, imitative art, imitative speech

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'imitare,' meaning 'to imitate,' 'to follow,' or 'to mimic'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'mimic' comes from the Greek word 'mimikos,' which means 'imitative'.

2. Some animals, such as parrots and dolphins, are known for their exceptional imitative abilities.

3. In ancient Greece, artists were encouraged to imitate the works of their predecessors as a way of learning and improving their skills.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Mimesis: A Greek term referring to the representation of reality in art, often through imitation or imitation of nature.

2. Plagiarism: The act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them credit, which can be seen as a form of imitation but without permission.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, imitative writing refers to works that imitate the style or form of another author. In music, it can refer to the borrowing of melodies or rhythms from other compositions. In art, imitation is often used as a form of flattery or homage.

How to Memorize "imitative"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of copying someone else's actions or speech.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'imitative' with the idea of copying or mimicking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I M I T A T E' to remember the definition: Imitative Means Imitating The Actions Of Others.

---

Memorize "imitative" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize imitative is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.