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replicate
[ adjective noun rep-li-kit; verb rep-li-keyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to bend or fold back:
a replicated leaf.
- to repeat, duplicate, or reproduce, especially for experimental purposes:
We were unable to replicate the same results in the field.
- Genetics. (of a cell) to make a copy of (its DNA):
The cell replicates its DNA to begin the process of cell division.
verb (used without object)
- (especially of DNA) to undergo replication;
Our DNA replicates at a rate of 50 nucleotides per second.
noun
- something that is replicated, as an experiment or procedure.
replicate
verb
- also intr to make or be a copy of; reproduce
- to fold (something) over on itself; bend back
- to reply to
adjective
- folded back on itself
a replicate leaf
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Derived Forms
- ˈreplicative, adjective
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Other Words From
- non·rep·li·cate adjective
- non·rep·li·cated adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of replicate1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of replicate1
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Example Sentences
By 2011, Airbus was working on a program to replicate these conditions in a flight simulator for use in pilot training.
The cognac, an effort by the Georgian vintners to replicate the traditional French liquor, is valued at $1400 for a single bottle.
The sounds she performs from the violins on canvas replicate her idea of sounds found in the cosmos.
But it will not attempt to replicate its search-and-rescue mission.
Pac may not be as verbose as other rappers of his time, but his flow is intricate, and complicated to replicate.
Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible including inconsistencies of hyphenation.
Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible, including inconsistencies in hyphenation.
Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible, including some inconsistencies in hyphenation.
Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible, including non-standard spelling.
Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible, including obsolete and variant spellings.
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