imitative

Definitions


[ˈɪmɪtətɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- copying or following a model or example
(e.g: the derring-do of our film heroes inspired us to imitative feats)

- (of a word) reproducing a natural sound (e.g. fizz) or pronounced in a way that is thought to correspond to the appearance or character of the object or action described (e.g. blob)


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