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imitate vs imitative

imitative vs imitate

imitate is not an adjective while imitative is an adjective.

imitate is a verb but imitative is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
imitate No No Yes No
imitative No Yes No No
imitate (adjective) imitative (adjective)
marked by or given to imitation
(of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound
not genuine; imitating something superior
imitate (verb) imitative (verb)
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
make a reproduction or copy of
appear like, as in behavior or appearance
Difference between imitate and imitative

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