adj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Sound
Pronunciation
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US:/ˈɪmɪteɪtɪd/
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CMU ARPABET:IH1 M AH0 T EY2 T IH0 D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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adj
Meaning 1
Virtual, simulated; in effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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verb
Meaning 2
simple past and past participle of imitate
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.