imitativeness

imitativeness
the state of being imitative; imitation

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  • Imitativeness — Imitative Im i*ta*tive, a. [L. imitavitus: cf. F. imitatif.] 1. Inclined to imitate, copy, or follow; imitating; exhibiting some of the qualities or characteristics of a pattern or model; dependent on example; not original; as, man is an… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • imitativeness — noun see imitative …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • imitativeness — See imitatively. * * * …   Universalium

  • imitativeness — n. quality of being imitative …   English contemporary dictionary

  • imitativeness — im·i·ta·tive·ness …   English syllables

  • imitativeness — noun see imitative * * * imˈitātiveness noun • • • Main Entry: ↑imitate …   Useful english dictionary

  • imitative — adjective Date: 1584 1. a. marked by imitation < acting is an imitative art > b. reproducing or representing a natural sound ; onomatopoeic < “hiss” is an imitative word > c. exhibiting mimicry 2. inclined to imitate 3. imitating something super …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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