imitative
im·i·ta·tive / ˈimiˌtātiv/ • adj. 1. copying or following a model or example: the derring-do of our film heroes inspired us to imitative feats. ∎ following a model or example without any attempt at originality: an ill-conceived and imitative addition to the museum.2. (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).DERIVATIVES: im·i·ta·tive·ly adv.im·i·ta·tive·ness n.
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