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Imitation
01
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
02
the act of replicating or trying to replicate the actions of another person
Examples
The comedian 's success lay in his skillful imitation of famous personalities, bringing laughter to the audience.
The art class focused on the technique of imitation, encouraging students to replicate famous paintings to hone their skills.
03
a copy or reproduction made to resemble something genuine, often with the intent to deceive
Examples
The shop was filled with imitations of expensive perfumes.
The collector was disappointed to find the painting was just an imitation.
04
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
