Plural of imitation
regular plural
The plural of imitation is imitations.
Forms of imitation
| Singular | imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | imitations |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Imitations in a sentence
- Millennials are gobbling down plant-based burgers, prompting meat producers to question the health benefits of “ultra-processed imitations.”2019 December 3, Anahad O’Connor, “Fake Meat vs. Real Meat”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN…. From the entry gobble down
- To this phase belong imitations of sound and sound-metaphors of the different onomatopoietical types.1968, Joseph Strelka, Yearbook of Comparative Criticism - Volume 1, page 86. From the entry onomatopoietical
- Why monkey with weak imitations when you can come so close to the original."[1920], Peter B[ernhard] Kyne, chapter XII, in The Understanding Heart, Toronto, Ont.: The Copp Clark Co., →OCLC, page 202. From the entry spavin
- Imitations of topophilic environments can also provide psychological health benefits.2011, Oladele Ogunseitan, Paul Robbins, editors, Green Health: An A-to-Z Guide, SAGE, →ISBN, page 469. From the entry topophilic
- "Reggie?" she said, suspending the farmyard imitations for a moment.1960, P[elham] G[renville] Wodehouse, chapter XIX, in Jeeves in the Offing, London: Herbert Jenkins, →OCLC. From the entry farmyard
Meaning of imitation
- noun The act of imitating.
- noun A copy or simulation; something that is not the real thing.
Questions about the plural of imitation
- What is the plural of imitation?
- The plural of imitation is imitations.
- Is imitation countable?
- Imitation is a countable and uncountable noun.
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