imitative vs bastard

imitative is not a noun while bastard is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
imitative	No	Yes	No	No
bastard	Yes	Yes	No	No

imitative (noun)	bastard (noun)
	derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
	insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
	the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents

imitative (adjective)	bastard (adjective)
marked by or given to imitation	fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
(of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound
not genuine; imitating something superior