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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

imitation

/ɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does imitation mean?

noun

An act of imitating or a thing that imitates; a copy or reproduction of something, especially one that is not as good as the original.

Example

"The artist's imitation of the famous painting was impressive, but it lacked the original's emotional depth."

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