word
Imitation
Ih-muh-TAY-shuhn
/ˌɪmʌˈteɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
imitation
Dictionary meaning
Not genuine or real.
Examples
- Being an imitation of the genuine article.
Synonyms: false
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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