replication — the action of copying or reproducing something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of copying or reproducing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌreplɪˈkeɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The scientist spent years perfecting the replication of the experiment.
- The replication of famous artworks has become a profitable business.
- His replication of his grandfather's recipe was so perfect that even grandma was fooled.
replication
NOUN[/ˌreplɪˈkeɪʃn/]
the action of copying or reproducing something
A replication machine produces identical copies while workers celebrate successful duplication
Replication requires dedication and verification—when precision unifies, all copies become one perfect dedication
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'replicare', meaning 'to fold back' or 'to reply', composed of the prefix 're-' (back) and 'plicare' (to fold). The word entered English through Old French and developed the meaning of 'copying or reproducing' in scientific contexts.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + plic- (fold) + -ate (verb) + -ion (noun) = replication
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The scientist spent years perfecting the replication of the experiment.”
“The replication of famous artworks has become a profitable business.”
“His replication of his grandfather's recipe was so perfect that even grandma was fooled.”
“My little brother's replication of my dance moves was so bad, even the dog looked embarrassed.”
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