Duplicate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb noun /ˈdü-pli-kət/ (adjective) /ˈdü-pli-ˌkāt/ (verb) du·pli·cate

Meaning & Definition of Duplicate

Duplicate (adjective)

  1. consisting of or existing in two corresponding or identical parts or examples
  2. being the same as another

Duplicate (verb)

  1. to make double or twofold
  2. to make a copy of
  3. to produce something equal to

Duplicate (noun)

  1. either of two things exactly alike and usually produced at the same time or by the same process
  2. an additional copy of something (such as a book or stamp) already in a collection
  3. one that resembles or corresponds to another, counterpart

Duplicate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. resembling another in every respect

    "duplicate copies of the portrait that were painted by the artist himself"

    similar: coequal, equal, even, identical, indistinguishable, same, much of a muchness
    related: akin, alike, analogous, comparable, coordinate, correspondent, corresponding, equivalent, like, look-alike, matching, parallel, similar, such, suchlike, synonymous, tantamount
    opposite: different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike
    near: differentiable, discriminable, divers, miscellaneous, sundry, varied, various

Duplicate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something or someone that strongly resembles another

    "doll carriages that are duplicates of baby carriages"

    similar: alter ego, carbon, carbon copy, clone, counterpart, doppelgänger, double, duplication, facsimile, fetch, image, likeness, look-alike, match, mirror image, picture, replica, ringer, spit, spitting image, twin
    related: effigy, portrait, portrayal, companion, fellow, mate, equal, equivalent, analogue, parallel
    near: antithesis, converse, opposite, reverse

  2. something that is made to look exactly like something else

    "a duplicate of a house key"

    similar: carbon, carbon copy, clone, copy, dummy, dupe, duplication, facsimile, imitation, mock, reduplication, replica, replication, reproduction
    related: counterfeit, fake, forgery, knockoff, phony, rip-off, rubber stamp, sham, miniature, mock-up, simulation, reconstruction, re-creation, image, likeness, semblance, shadow, impression, imprint, print, approximation, reincarnation, version, extra, reserve, spare
    opposite: archetype, original, prototype

Duplicate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make an exact likeness of

    "art students trying to duplicate paintings in the museum's collection as part of their training"

    similar: clone, copy, copycat, imitate, reduplicate, render, replicate, reproduce
    related: counterfeit, fake, forge, knock off, rip off, mimic, simulate, reconstruct, re-create
    opposite: originate
    near: create, imagine, initiate, invent

  2. to make or do again

    "we were unable to duplicate the experiment in our own lab, so we're suspicious"

    similar: redo, reduplicate, reiterate, remake, renew, repeat, replicate, reprise
    related: recreate, reenact, reinvent

  3. to make twice as great or as many

    "the recipe can be easily duplicated in order to feed a large family"

    similar: double, redouble
    related: compound, multiply, accumulate, balloon, build (up), burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand, increase, mount, mushroom, proliferate, rise, snowball, swell, wax

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Duplicate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Duplicate:

coequal, equal, even, identical, indistinguishable, same, much of a muchness, alter ego, carbon, carbon copy, clone, counterpart, doppelgänger, double, duplication, facsimile, fetch, image, likeness, look-alike, match, mirror image, picture, replica, ringer, spit, spitting image, twin, copy, dummy, dupe, imitation, mock, reduplication, replication, reproduction, copycat, imitate, reduplicate, render

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Duplicate

Words with the opposite meaning of Duplicate:

different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, archetype, original, prototype, originate

Related Words for Duplicate

akin, alike, analogous, comparable, coordinate, correspondent, corresponding, equivalent, like, matching, parallel, similar, such, suchlike, synonymous, tantamount, effigy, portrait, portrayal, companion, fellow, mate, analogue, counterfeit, fake, forgery, knockoff, phony, rip-off, rubber stamp

Near Antonyms of Duplicate

differentiable, discriminable, divers, miscellaneous, sundry, varied, various, antithesis, converse, opposite, reverse, create, imagine, initiate, invent

Word Forms of Duplicate

Inflections: duplicated, duplicating

Derived words: duplicative (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Duplicate

Middle English, from Latin duplicatus, past participle of duplicare to double, from duplic-, duplex

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Duplicate

duplicate bridge, in duplicate

Frequently Asked Questions about Duplicate

What does "Duplicate" mean?

"Duplicate" means consisting of or existing in two corresponding or identical parts or examples. As an an adjective, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: consisting of or existing in two corresponding or identical parts or examples. It has 6 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Duplicate"?

Other words for "Duplicate" include coequal, equal, even, identical, indistinguishable, same, much of a muchness and alter ego. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Duplicate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Duplicate"?

There are 123 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Duplicate". Common alternatives include coequal, equal, even, identical, indistinguishable, same, much of a muchness, alter ego, carbon and carbon copy.

What is the opposite of "Duplicate"?

Antonyms of "Duplicate" include different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable and diverse. Near antonyms include differentiable, discriminable, divers and miscellaneous.

How do you use "Duplicate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Duplicate" in a sentence: "duplicate copies of the portrait that were painted by the artist himself"; "doll carriages that are duplicates of baby carriages"; "a duplicate of a house key".

Is "Duplicate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Duplicate" can be used as an adjective, a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Duplicate"?

"Duplicate" is pronounced /ˈdü-pli-kət/ as an adjective and /ˈdü-pli-ˌkāt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as du·pli·cate.

What is the origin of the word "Duplicate"?

"Duplicate" comes from Middle English, from Latin duplicatus, past participle of duplicare to double, from duplic-, duplex. First known use: 15th century.