copyism

/kəʊˈpɪɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the practice or act of imitating or copying something, often in an unoriginal or superficial manner

“The artist’s work was criticized for being a product of copyism, lacking any genuine creativity.”

2. noun

a lack of originality or creativity, often resulting in unoriginal or superficial work

“The band’s music suffered from a severe case of copyism, with their songs sounding too similar to others.”

Synonyms

  • imitation
  • mimesis

Antonyms

  • innovation
  • originality