imitative

/ˈɪmɪteɪtɪv/
adjective
  1. Copying or mimicking the actions, appearance, or style of someone or something else.
    • The child's imitative behavior helped her learn new words quickly.
    • His imitative painting style closely resembled that of the Impressionists.
    • Many pop songs are imitative of older hits, using similar chord progressions.
  2. Tending to imitate; not original or creative.
    • Her imitative design lacked the innovation of the original architect's work.
    • The movie was criticized for its imitative plot, which borrowed heavily from a classic film.
    • The artist's early work was largely imitative, but later he developed his own style.
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