imitation imitation /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/

adjective

1. () Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article  ( fake , false , faux , imitation , simulated )
   not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
    It isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur
   it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur
    Faux pearls
   faux pearls
    False teeth
   false teeth
    Decorated with imitation palm leaves
   decorated with imitation palm leaves
    A purse of simulated alligator hide
   a purse of simulated alligator hide
   

noun

1. () The doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations  ( imitation )
   the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
   
2. () Copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else  ( imitation )
   copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else
    Children often show their admiration through imitation of their parents.
   Children often show their admiration through imitation of their parents.
   
   
3. () Something copied or derived from an original  ( imitation )
   something copied or derived from an original
     The necklace was made of imitation pearls.
   The necklace was made of imitation pearls.
   
   
4. A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect  ( caricature , imitation , impersonation )
   a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
   
   

 nucleon nucleon /ˈnjuːkliɒn/

noun

1. A constituent (proton or neutron) of an atomic nucleus  ( nucleon )
   a constituent (proton or neutron) of an atomic nucleus
   
   

 doubting Thomas doubting Thomas /ˈdaʊtɪŋ ˈtɒməs/

noun

1. Someone who demands physical evidence in order to be convinced (especially when this demand is out of place)  ( doubting Thomas )
   someone who demands physical evidence in order to be convinced (especially when this demand is out of place)
   
2. The Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes  ( doubting Thomas , Saint Thomas , St. Thomas , Thomas , Thomas the doubting Apostle , Thomas the Apostle )
   the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
   
   

 time out time out /taɪm aʊt/

noun

1. A pause from doing something (as work)  ( recess , time out , break , respite )
   a pause from doing something (as work)
    We took a 10-minute break
   we took a 10-minute break
    He took time out to recuperate
   he took time out to recuperate