replicate

[ adjective noun rep-li-kit; verb rep-li-keyt ]

adjective

1. Also rep·li·cat·ed. folded; bent back on itself.

verb (used with object)

replicated, replicating.

1. to bend or fold back:

   a replicated leaf.

2. to repeat, duplicate, or reproduce, especially for experimental purposes:

   We were unable to replicate the same results in the field.

3. 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)

replicated, replicating.

1. (especially of DNA) to undergo replication;

   Our DNA replicates at a rate of 50 nucleotides per second.

noun

1. something that is replicated, as an experiment or procedure.

replicate

verb

1. also intr to make or be a copy of; reproduce
2. to fold (something) over on itself; bend back
3. to reply to

adjective

1. folded back on itself

   a replicate leaf

Derived Forms

• ˈreplicative, adjective

Other Word Forms

• non·rep·li·cate adjective
• non·rep·li·cated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of replicate¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Late Latin replicātus, past participle of replicāre “to fold back”; re-, ply ², -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of replicate¹

C19: from Latin replicātus bent back; see replica

Example Sentences

The Welsh Conservatives said the consequential funding Wales received as a result of the UK government's increased childcare spending should be used "to replicate England's policy of 30 hours of free childcare for all under-fives".

From BBC

Because it is unpredictable for him, he is finding it difficult to consistently replicate ultimate lap times.

From BBC

At his inauguration ball, a "worship painter" even replicated Trump's image while the crowd sang "amen" over and over, underscoring this shift in the de facto theology of these "Christians."

From Salon

While no player has won the Tour Championship and gone on to triumph at the Crucible in the same season, Higgins will take some stopping if he can replicate this form.

From BBC

Even if the new device replicates that level of interest, it may need to overcome other challenges.

From BBC

Related Words

• clone
• depict
• duplicate
• imitate
• mirror
• reflect
• repeat
• reproduce
• simulate