Impersonation

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmpərˌsəˈneɪʃən/

Definitions of impersonation

noun the act of pretending to be someone else, usually for entertainment or deceitful purposes

Example Sentences

A1 Impersonation is when someone pretends to be someone else.

A2 The actor's impersonation of the famous politician was spot on.

B1 Impersonation can be used as a form of entertainment in comedy shows.

B2 The hacker's impersonation of the CEO fooled many employees.

C1 The art of impersonation requires a deep understanding of the person being imitated.

C2 The actress received critical acclaim for her flawless impersonation of the historical figure.

Examples of impersonation in a Sentence

formal The act of impersonation is considered a serious offense in many jurisdictions.

informal I can't believe he tried to pull off an impersonation of the boss at the meeting.

slang He's really good at doing impersonations of celebrities, it's hilarious!

figurative Her impersonation of a confident businesswoman is really convincing.

Grammatical Forms of impersonation

• past tense: impersonated
• plural: impersonations
• comparative: more impersonated
• superlative: most impersonated
• present tense: impersonates
• future tense: will impersonate
• perfect tense: have impersonated
• continuous tense: is impersonating
• singular: impersonation
• positive degree: impersonation
• infinitive: to impersonate
• gerund: impersonating
• participle: impersonating

Origin and Evolution of impersonation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impersonation' originated from the Latin word 'impersonare', which means 'to represent in person'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a theatrical context to refer to an actor portraying a character, the term 'impersonation' has evolved to also encompass the act of pretending to be someone else in various contexts such as comedy, fraud, or deception.