Synonyms: imitation
Definition: copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else
Similar words: copying
Definition: an act of copying
Synonyms: imitation
Definition: something copied or derived from an original
Similar words: copy
Definition: a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
Usage: she made a copy of the designer dress; the clone was a copy of its ancestor
Synonyms: imitation
Definition: the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
Similar words: school of thought, doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy
Definition: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Synonyms: imitation, impersonation, caricature
Definition: a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
Similar words: wit, witticism, wittiness, humor, humour
Definition: a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
Synonyms: fake, false, faux, simulated, imitation
Definition: not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
Usage: it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur; faux pearls; false teeth; decorated with imitation palm leaves; a purse of simulated alligator hide
Similar words: unreal, artificial
Definition: contrived by art rather than nature
Usage: artificial flowers; artificial flavoring; an artificial diamond; artificial fibers; artificial sweeteners