imitation
gb/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 4900
utánzás, utánzat, megfigyeléses tanulás, utánzásos tanulás
NOUN
B1
1
utánzás
B1
Usage pattern:
an imitation of [someone/something]
Her imitation of the teacher's voice made the whole class laugh.
Az egész osztály nevetett azon, ahogy a tanár hangját utánozta.
The comedian's imitation of the president was spot-on.
A humorista elnökutánzása telitalálat volt.
He does a great imitation of Elvis Presley.
Learner examples
She did an imitation of her friend.
Utánozta a barátját.
He made an imitation of the singer.
Utánozta az énekest.
I saw a funny imitation of a cat on TV.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'imitation' with 'image' because both can involve appearance, but 'imitation' is about copying, not just a picture.
Meaning
The act of copying someone
Collocations
do an imitation
|perfect imitation
|celebrity imitation
|comic imitation
Synonyms
mimicry (Often refers to close or skillful copying, especially in performance or nature.)
Antonyms
originality (Refers to being new and unique rather than copied from someone else.)
Themes
daily life
|arts
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When a person does something the same way another person does it.
The action of doing something in the same way as someone else, especially to be like them or to entertain.
NOUN
A2
2
utánzat
B1
Usage pattern:
an imitation [material/product]
These shoes are made of imitation leather.
Ezek a cipők műbőrből készültek.
The ring turned out to be an imitation diamond.
Kiderült, hogy a gyűrűben lévő kő csak gyémántutánzat.
He bought an imitation watch for a fraction of the price.
Learner examples
This bag is made of imitation leather.
Ez a táska műbőrből készült.
I bought an imitation gold ring.
Vettem egy aranynak látszó, de nem valódi gyűrűt.
The table is covered with imitation wood.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'imitation' with 'illusion'; 'imitation' is a real object made to look like another, while 'illusion' is only a trick for the eyes or mind.
Meaning
A fake version of something
Collocations
imitation leather
|imitation jewelry
|cheap imitation
|imitation wood
Synonyms
fake (Informal; often emphasizes deliberate deception.)
Antonyms
genuine (Refers to something that is real and authentic.)
Themes
shopping
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that looks like another thing but is not real or original.
A thing that is made to look like something else, often of lower quality and not genuine.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
Children often acquire language through imitation.
A gyerekek gyakran utánzás útján sajátítják el a nyelvet.
Imitation plays a key role in social learning.
Az utánzás kulcsszerepet játszik a szociális tanulásban.
The young apprentice learned the craft by imitation.
Learner examples
Babies learn words by imitation.
A kisbabák utánzással tanulják meg a szavakat.
We learn many things by imitation.
Sok mindent utánzással tanulunk meg.
He learned cooking by imitation of his mother.
Meaning
Learning by copying others
Collocations
language imitation
|behavioral imitation
|childhood imitation
Synonyms
emulation (Often implies trying to match or surpass someone, not just copying.)
Antonyms
innovation (Creating new ideas or methods rather than copying existing ones.)
Themes
education
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When someone learns by watching and doing what another person does.
The process by which someone learns skills or behaviors by observing and copying others.
Grammar
Dictionary form
imitation
IPA
GB/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
im - it - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: imitation
- Plural: imitation, imitations
Word family
Forms
imitations
noun
Core family
imitate
verb B1
Related words
imitator
noun
imitative
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
inimitable
adjective
Expressions
in imitation of
1/ˈɪn ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
In a way that copies something
Done in the same way as someone or something else.
Examples
- The building was designed in imitation of ancient Greek temples.
- He spoke in imitation of his favorite actor.
the sincerest form of flattery
1/ðə sˈɪnsɚˈɛst fˈɔɹm əv flˈætɚi/
idiom
Copying shows admiration
When you copy someone, it means you admire them.
Examples
- They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
- Her hairstyle was copied by many girls at school—imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.