Difference between Mimic and Imitative

What is the difference between Mimic and Imitative?

Mimic as a noun is one who practices mimicry, or mime while Imitative as an adjective is imitating; copying; not original.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One who practices mimicry, or mime

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To imitate, especially in order to ridicule. to take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage.

Example sentence: We ape, we mimic, we mock. We act.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Imitating; copying; not original.Modelled after another thing.

We hope you now know whether to use Mimic or Imitative in your sentence.