imitative

imitative [im′i tāt΄iv; ] also [, im′i tə tiv΄]

adj.

[LL imitativus]

1. formed from a model; reproducing the qualities of an original or another

2. given to imitating; inclined to imitate others

3. not genuine or real; imitation

4. approximating in sound the thing or action signified; echoic: said of such words as hiss, ripple, clang

imitatively

adv.

imitativeness

n.