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imitative

/ˈɪmɪtətɪv/
im · i · ta · tive ˈɪm · ɪ · tə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. copying someone or something
中文释义
模仿的
Significado en Español
imitativo
한국어 뜻
모방적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bắt chước
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Example Sentence

The song has an imitative style.

这首歌有一种模仿的风格。

Synonyms
mimicking copying derivative
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “imitative”:

  1. A original
  2. B innovative
  3. C derivative
  4. D unique
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C — derivative. “imitative” means adj. copying someone or something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ toddler tried to copy everything that his older brother did.

  1. A original
  2. B creative
  3. C unique
  4. D imitative
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D — imitative. “imitative” means adj. copying someone or something

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Common questions about “imitative”

What does “imitative” mean?

imitative — adj. copying someone or something. In Chinese: 模仿的.

How do you pronounce “imitative”?

imitative is pronounced /ˈɪmɪtətɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: im · i · ta · tive.

How do you use “imitative” in a sentence?

The song has an imitative style. (这首歌有一种模仿的风格。)

What are synonyms for “imitative”?

mimicking, copying, derivative — all close in meaning to imitative (adj. copying someone or something).

Is “imitative” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. imitative appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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