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imitatively — imitative ► ADJECTIVE 1) following a model. 2) (of a word) reproducing a natural sound (e.g. fizz) or pronounced in a way thought to correspond to the appearance or character of the object or action described (e.g. blob). DERIVATIVES imitatively… … English terms dictionary
Imitatively — 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
imitatively — adverb see imitative … New Collegiate Dictionary
imitatively — See imitative. * * * … Universalium
imitatively — adverb In an imitative manner … Wiktionary
imitatively — adv. in an imitative manner; by means of imitation … English contemporary dictionary
imitatively — adverb see imitative * * * imˈitātively adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑imitate … Useful english dictionary
imitative — imitatively, adv. imitativeness, n. /im i tay tiv/, adj. 1. imitating; copying; given to imitation. 2. of, pertaining to, or characterized by imitation. 3. Biol. mimetic. 4. made in imitation of something; counterfeit. 5. onomatopoeic. [1575 85;… … Universalium
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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