definition of
[imitation]

[1] #1 imitation n. the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations. wn

[2] #2 imitation n. something copied or derived from an original. wn

[3] #3 imitation n. copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else. wn

[4] #4 imitation n. [caricature, impersonation] a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect. wn