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Webster 1913 Edition
Imitative
Im′i-ta-tive
,Adj.
[L.
imitavitus
: cf. F. imitatif
.] 1.
Inclined to imitate, copy, or follow; imitating; exhibiting some of the qualities or characteristics of a pattern or model; dependent on example; not original;
as, man is an
imitative
being; painting is an imitative
art.2.
Formed after a model, pattern, or original.
This temple, less in form, with equal grace,
Was
– Was
imitative
of the first in Thrace. Dryden.
Im′i-ta-tive-ly
, adv.
Im′i-ta-tive-ness
, Noun.
Im′i-ta-tive
,Noun.
(Gram.)
A verb expressive of imitation or resemblance.
[R.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Imitative
IM'ITATIVE
,Adj.
1.
Aiming at resemblance; that is used in the business of forming resemblances. Painting is an initiative art.2.
Formed after a model, pattern or original. This temple, less in form, with equal grace,
Was imitative of the first in Thrace.
Imitative music, is that which is intended to resemble some natural operation, the passions, and the like.