replica

[ rep-li-kuh ]

noun

1. a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under their supervision.
2. any close or exact copy or reproduction.

   Synonyms: imitation, facsimile, duplicate

replica

/ ˈrɛplɪkə /

noun

1. an exact copy or reproduction, esp on a smaller scale

Word History and Origins

Origin of replica¹

First recorded in 1815–25; from Italian: “reply, repetition,” derivative of replicare “to repeat” from Late Latin replicāre “to reply ”

Word History and Origins

Origin of replica¹

C19: from Italian, literally: a reply, from replicare to repeat, from Latin: to bend back, repeat

Example Sentences

Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she had been told of human remains frequently auctioned “disguised as modified items or replicas”.

From BBC

The research team also obtained sound recordings of original Aztec death whistles as well as from handmade replicas.

From Science Daily

Both the song and the replica of Gary that the group have taken on tour are fan favourites.

From BBC

Welding sparks fly nearby as a worker puts finishing touches on the joints in a replica T-rex toe.

From Los Angeles Times

Flame bars created the dancing firestorm behind the characters, augmented by practical visual effects from the actual burning of a replica set.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• clone
• copy
• facsimile
• imitation
• likeness
• miniature
• model
• reproduction