imitative adj. + Add to list US //ˈɪməˌteɪtɪv// UK //ˈɪmɪtˌeɪtɪv// im·i·ta·tive SynonymsAntonymsEtymology Synonyms counterfeitechoiconomatopoeiconomatopoeicalonomatopoetic Antonyms genuinenonechoicnonimitativeOriginLATimitātīvus→ENimitative From Latin imitātīvus.