Replicate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective noun /ˈre-plə-ˌkāt/ (verb) /ˈre-plə-kət/ (adjective) rep·li·cate

Meaning & Definition of Replicate

Replicate (verb)

  1. duplicate, repeat
  2. to undergo replication, produce a replica of itself

Replicate (adjective)

  1. manifold, repeated

Replicate (noun)

  1. one of several identical experiments, procedures, or samples

Replicate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make an exact likeness of

    "replicated the famous painting in our art class"

    similar: clone, copy, copycat, duplicate, imitate, reduplicate, render, 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

    "I can't replicate your results when I do the experiment myself"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Replicate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Replicate:

clone, copy, copycat, duplicate, imitate, reduplicate, render, reproduce, redo, reiterate, remake, renew, repeat, reprise

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Replicate

Words with the opposite meaning of Replicate:

originate

Related Words for Replicate

counterfeit, fake, forge, knock off, rip off, mimic, simulate, reconstruct, re-create, recreate, reenact, reinvent

Near Antonyms of Replicate

create, imagine, initiate, invent

Word Forms of Replicate

Inflections: replicated, replicating

Origin & Etymology of Replicate

Middle English replecaten "to repeat," borrowed from Latin replicātus, past participle of replicō, replicāre "to turn back on itself, bend back, unroll (a papyrus book), go over (a thought, topic) repeatedly, make a replication" (Late Latin also "to restore, repeat, reply"), from re- re- + -plicāre "to fold, bend" ply:3

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Replicate

What does "Replicate" mean?

"Replicate" means duplicate, repeat. As an a verb, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: duplicate, repeat. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Replicate"?

Other words for "Replicate" include clone, copy, copycat, duplicate, imitate, reduplicate, render and reproduce. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Replicate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Replicate"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Replicate". Common alternatives include clone, copy, copycat, duplicate, imitate, reduplicate, render, reproduce, redo and reiterate.

What is the opposite of "Replicate"?

Antonyms of "Replicate" include originate. Near antonyms include create, imagine, initiate and invent.

How do you use "Replicate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Replicate" in a sentence: "replicated the famous painting in our art class"; "I can't replicate your results when I do the experiment myself".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Replicate"?

"Replicate" is pronounced /ˈre-plə-ˌkāt/ as a verb and /ˈre-plə-kət/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as rep·li·cate.

What is the origin of the word "Replicate"?

"Replicate" comes from Middle English replecaten "to repeat," borrowed from Latin replicātus, past participle of replicō, replicāre "to turn back on itself, bend back, unroll (a papyrus book), go over (a thought, topic) repeatedly, make a replication" (Late Latin also "to restore, repeat, reply"), from re- re- + -plicāre "to fold, bend" ply:3. First known use: 15th centuryt.