imitation

Meanings

• the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
• something copied or derived from an original
• copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else
• a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
  • "decorated with imitation palm leaves"

Synonyms

caricature, fake, false, faux, impersonation, simulated