Replica
'rɛplɪkə
Definitions
2 meaningsAn exact or very similar copy of an object or artwork.
'rɛplɪkə
An exact or very close copy of something.
The artist created a replica of the famous statue.
💡 Simply: Imagine you really love a toy and want another one exactly like it. A replica is the second toy that's a perfect copy! Like a museum's copy of a famous painting or a collector's model car.
👶 For kids: A copy of something.
More Examples
The museum gift shop sells replicas of the museum's most popular exhibits.
The car was a replica of a classic model from the 1960s.
How It's Used
"The museum displayed a replica of the Crown Jewels."
"Archaeologists discovered a replica of an ancient Roman coin."
To create a copy or duplicate of something, especially a scientific experiment.
'rɛplɪkeɪt
To make an exact copy of something.
The scientists tried to replicate the study's findings.
💡 Simply: Sometimes scientists or businesses want to do something again to see if they get the same results. To 'replicate' means to make it again, like making a copy. Or like following a recipe for a cake.
👶 For kids: To make a copy of something.
More Examples
The company replicated the successful marketing campaign.
Engineers worked to replicate the design of the original prototype.
How It's Used
"Scientists attempt to replicate the experiment to confirm the results."
"The company replicated its successful marketing strategy in new markets."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Italian *replica*, from *replicare* ('to repeat, reply'), from Latin *replicare* ('to fold back, repeat'), from *re-* ('again') + *plicare* ('to fold').
The word 'replica' emerged in the 18th century to describe accurate reproductions of artworks and artifacts.
Memory tip
Think of a "repeat lick" (replica): it's a lick of the original.
Word Origin
"to repeat, to fold back"