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preimitative

adj

Etymology

From pre- + imitative.

  1. derived from imitātīvus
  2. prefixed as preimitative — “pre + imitative”

Definitions

  1. 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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