preimitative

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

pre- +‎ imitative

Adjective[edit]

preimitative (not comparable)

  1. (psychology) 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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