Synonyms of imitative
6 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for imitative is derivative. Other synonyms of imitative are copycat. The opposite of imitative is original.
Synonyms and similar words for imitative
adjectiveMore synonyms
- epigonicBeing or relating to an epigone or disciple; imitative.
- copycatImitative; unoriginal.
- derivativeImitative of the work of someone else.
- emulativeHaving a tendency to emulate others; imitative.
- unoriginal
- mimical rareImitative; that mimics something else.
Opposite of imitative
adjectiveMore antonyms
- creative
- inventive
- original
- innovative
- nonimitativeNot imitative.
- nonmimeticNot mimetic; not exhibiting mimesis.
Meaning of imitative
- adjective Imitating; copying; not original.
- adjective Modelled after another thing.
- adjective Sound-symbolic or onomatopoeic.
imitative in other languages
Questions about synonyms of imitative
- What is another word for imitative?
- Imitative has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as derivative and copycat.
- What is the opposite of imitative?
- The opposite of imitative is original.
- What does imitative mean?
- Imitative means imitating; copying; not original.
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