preimitative

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adjective

Before the development of true imitative behaviour.

“preimitative behaviour in infants, such as crying in response to the cries of another”

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Meanings

adjectivepreimitative (not comparable)
  1. not comparablehuman sciencesBefore the development of true imitative behaviour.

    preimitative behaviour in infants, such as crying in response to the cries of another

Origin

From pre- + imitative.

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APA

preimitative. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preimitative

MLA

“preimitative.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preimitative. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “preimitative,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preimitative.

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