imitation1 of 2adjective/ˌɪ.mə.ˈteɪ.ʃən/1made to copy or resemble somethingShe bought an imitation designer bag that looked similar to the original.The imitation leather jacket was surprisingly durable.He used an imitation badge to get into the event.Synonyms: counterfeitfakefauxsimulatedbogusfalseforged