replicate
To make a copy ofTo make a copy (replica) of.
» Bacteria replicate in an autonomous fashion.
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3 sensesTo make a copy (replica) of.
On entering a host cell, a virus will start to replicate.
reproduce or make an exact copy of
To repeat (an experiment or trial) with a consistent result.
(obsolete)To reply.
Examples
21 sentencesBacteria replicate in an autonomous fashion.
The findings have been replicated several times.
The lab assistant was able to replicate the results.
I don't think this study has ever been replicated.
No one was able to replicate the results of that study.
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
From Latin replicātus, past participle of replicāre (“to fold or bend back; reply”), fromFrom Latin replicātus, past participle of replicāre (“to fold or bend back; reply”), from re (“back”) + plicāre (“to fold”); see ply. Doublet of reply and replica.
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Forms
replicates, replicating, replicated, replicated| Base form | replicate · to replicate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | replicates |
| Present participle | replicating |
| Past simple | replicated |
| Past participle | replicated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
6 synonymsWord family
29 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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