noun
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
noun
something copied or derived from an original
noun
copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else
noun
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
Synonyms
adjective
not genuine or real
Synonyms
Examples
- being an imitation of the genuine article
- 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