What is the meaning of imitation?

noun

• The doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations.
• Something copied or derived from an original.
• Copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else.
• A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect.
  • synonyms: caricature, impersonation

adjective

• Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article.
  • usage: "it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"; "faux pearls"; "false teeth"; "decorated with imitation palm leaves"; "a purse of simulated alligator hide"
  • synonyms: fake, false, faux, simulated