noun
- the quality or tendency to imitate; the inclination or ability to copy or mimic the behavior, speech, or actions of others
Usage: often used in psychology and education to describe a natural human trait; can refer to both conscious mimicry and unconscious copying
Examples
- Children's imitativeness is a key part of how they learn language and social skills.
- The imitativeness of the fashion industry means new trends spread quickly across brands.
- His imitativeness made it difficult for him to develop his own unique artistic style.
- Teachers often rely on students' natural imitativeness when demonstrating proper techniques.
- The imitativeness observed in young primates suggests this behavior has deep evolutionary roots.
- She struggled with imitativeness, always copying her older sister instead of forging her own path.