Imitations

/ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃənz/ noun

Definition

Copies or reproductions of something, usually of inferior quality or authenticity compared to the original.

Etymology

From Latin 'imitatus,' past participle of 'imitari' meaning to copy. The suffix '-tion' converts it to a noun referring to the act or result of imitating.

Kelly Says

Ancient Roman artists were obsessed with copying Greek masterpieces so accurately that today we can't always tell which sculptures are originals and which are Roman imitations—sometimes the fake is so good it becomes valuable in its own right.

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