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Replicate Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ate

Replicate has 6 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.

"The museum's newest exhibit features a stunning glass case that perfectly replicates the original artifact from ancient Egypt."

Verb
1

bend or turn backward

"The old oak tree began to replicate its trunk under the weight of the heavy snow, bending almost double before finally snapping."

2

reproduce or make an exact copy of

"replicate the cell"

"copy the genetic information"

3

make or do or perform again

"He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick"

4

To make a copy (replica) of.

"The museum was able to replicate the ancient vase so visitors could see it up close without risking damage to the original artifact."

Adjective
1

Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself.

"The old man carefully replicated his hat, folding it neatly in half to fit into his pocket."

Example Sentences
"replicate the cell" verb
"copy the genetic information" verb
"He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick" verb
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