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How do you spell Imitation?

Correct spelling

imitation

Remember: one M, two T's - you imitate with one mouth, two teeth showing

Why is imitation spelled this way?

From Latin imitari, to copy. An imitation reproduces what already exists — the copy acknowledging the original by trying to become it.

Common misspellings of imitation

imiationimmitationimitatation

Example

The artist's imitation of Monet's style was so convincing that experts had to examine it closely.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell imitation?+
The correct spelling is "imitation". Remember: one M, two T's - you imitate with one mouth, two teeth showing
Is it imiation or imitation?+
The correct spelling is "imitation", not "imiation".

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