replicate — to make an exact copy of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make an exact copy of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreplɪkeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The chef tried to replicate his grandmother's secret recipe but somehow it tasted like cardboard.
- The researchers were able to replicate the findings in three different laboratories.
- My little brother thinks he can replicate superhero moves from movies, but he just ends up breaking furniture.
replicate
VERB[/ˈreplɪkeɪt/]
to make an exact copy of something
Scientists replicate the original experiment to confirm the surprising results.
Trying to replicate shouldn't duplicate complications!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'replicare', composed of 're-' (again) and 'plicare' (to fold). The term originally referred to folding back or repeating, and evolved to mean making an exact copy.
Breakdown
re- (again) + -plicate (from Latin plicare, to fold) = replicate
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📝Examples
“The chef tried to replicate his grandmother's secret recipe but somehow it tasted like cardboard.”
“The researchers were able to replicate the findings in three different laboratories.”
“My little brother thinks he can replicate superhero moves from movies, but he just ends up breaking furniture.”
“The company aims to replicate its success in the Asian market.”
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