Imitation
Imitation adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.
Surrogate and imitation are semantically related in substitute topic. In some cases you can use "Surrogate" instead the word "Imitation" as an adjective or a noun.
Surrogate
Surrogate adjective - Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties.
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Imitation and surrogate are semantically related in substitute topic. Sometimes you can use "Imitation" instead the word "Surrogate" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Word: surrogacy
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