impersonation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of representing or taking the place of another person, often with the intent to deceive or imitate their behavior.

• Noun

  A performance or portrayal of a character, especially one that is intended to be humorous or entertaining.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impersonation
persona , impersonate , constrain , maintain

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Variants

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impersonate , impersonated , impersonates , impersonating , impersonation , impersonations , impersonator , impersonators

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from impersonate, from im- 'in' + persona 'mask, character, person'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'impersonation' comes from the Latin words 'persona' meaning mask and 'im-' meaning in.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'impersonation' in English was in the late 15th century.

3. Impersonation has been used in various forms of art, including music, theater, and literature, for centuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mimicry: The ability to imitate the speech, behavior, or mannerisms of another person.

2. Character acting: A type of acting where an actor portrays a specific character, often with distinct traits or mannerisms.

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Culture

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Impersonation has been a popular form of entertainment for centuries. It has been used in various forms such as theater, music, and comedy. Famous impersonators include Frank Gorshin as The Riddler on the Batman TV series, Darrell Hammond as Bill Clinton on Saturday Night Live, and Dana Carvey as George H.W. Bush.

How to Memorize "impersonation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of someone taking on the role of another person, such as a comedian dressing up as a celebrity or a theater actor portraying a character.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'impersonation' with the idea of someone taking on the role of another person.
   - Think about famous impersonators and their portrayals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I-M-P-E-R-S-O-N-A: Imitate, Mask, Portray, Entertain, Role, Simulate, Observe, Act.

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