Meaning of the word imitative in English

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imitative

US /ˈɪm.ə.teɪ.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈɪm.ɪ.tə.tɪv/

Adjective

copying or following a model or example

Example:
His early paintings were highly imitative of his teacher's style.
The band's sound was too imitative to be truly original.