— imitatively , adv. — imitativeness , n.
/im"i tay'tiv/ , adj.
1. imitating; copying; given to imitation.
2. of, pertaining to, or characterized by imitation.
3. Biol. mimetic.
4. made in imitation of something; counterfeit.
5. onomatopoeic.
[ 1575-85; imitativus. See IMITATE, -IVE ]