imitable
Able to duplicate
Imitable means capable of being imitated or copied.
The word appears most often in its negative form, inimitable, describing something so unique or exceptional it cannot be reproduced: her inimitable style.
Imitable itself is rarer, typically appearing in discussions of whether behaviors or qualities can be learned through observation: The technique is imitable with practice.
Exact replica of original
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- facsimileExact reproduction of original
- cloneGenetically identical organism
mirror · copy · replicate · reproduce · photocopy · transcript · counterfeit · forgery
Striving toward ideals
- admirableDeserving high regard
- exemplarTypical perfect instance
- paragonFlawless model to emulate
- idealStandard of perfection
benchmark · standard · archetype · prototype · template · model · worthy · praiseworthy
Speech-mimicking tropical bird
- apeTailless higher primate
- mimicOne who copies others
- echoReflected sound wave
- impersonateAssume another's identity
simulate · emulate · mime · copycat · mockingbird · reenact · caricature · spoof
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- trendsetterOne who initiates styles
icon · visionary · innovator · leader · guide · guru · teacher · hero
duplicate
Exact replica of original
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- facsimileExact reproduction of original
clone · mirror · copy · replicate · reproduce · photocopy · transcript · counterfeit · forgery · knock-off
aspirational
Striving toward ideals
ideal · benchmark · standard · archetype · prototype · template · model · worthy · praiseworthy · laudable
parrot
Speech-mimicking tropical bird
impersonate · simulate · emulate · mime · copycat · mockingbird · reenact · caricature · spoof · parody
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
trendsetter · icon · visionary · innovator · leader · guide · guru · teacher · hero · idol
imitableinimitable
Impossible to imitate
unreproducible · unreplicable · matchless · incomparable · peerless