imitation
n. C / Un. a copy of something else, or the act of copying how someone speaks or acts. It is often used to describe things that are not the real version.
n. the act of copying or mimicking the behaviour, appearance, or characteristics of another; a thing intended to simulate or copy an original.
The child did a funny imitation of his teacher.
The designer bag was a cheap imitation made from plastic instead of real leather.
While some critics dismissed the painting as a mere imitation of the master's style, others argued it demonstrated a profound understanding of his technique and lighting.
From Middle English imitacioun, from Middle French imitacion, from Old French imitacion, from Latin imitatio.
Often used as a modifier before another noun to indicate that something is not genuine, such as 'imitation leather'.