Preimitative

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Before the development of true imitative behaviour. not-comparable

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

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

Etymology

From pre- + imitative.

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