Children often imitate the gestures and phrases of their teachers when they are learning a new language.

The toddler imitates the way the puppy tilts its head.

The student imitated the artist's brush strokes to learn her technique.

The imitability of the new app's design worried investors who feared competitors could quickly replicate its features.

The artist dismissed his rival as an imitant, accusing him of copying every brushstroke.

The imitant robot mimicked the gestures so well that people thought it had feelings.

Her imitancy in conversations meant she often echoed others' phrases without realizing it.

The director favored an imitational approach to the film, instructing actors to replicate the real events precisely.

The jeweler noticed that the imitations lacked the fine hallmarks of genuine pieces.

The imitativeness of the young students' paintings revealed how deeply they respected their teacher's style.