replicate

[rep-li-kit, rep-li-keyt]

adjective

1. Also replicated. 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

Other Word Forms

• nonreplicate adjective
• nonreplicated adjective
• replicative 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

He is coming off a three-year, $63-million contract with the Blue Jays, but at 37 he might not be able to replicate that deal.

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“It isn’t that difficult to replicate what you get there,” Chopra said.

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This “semi-artificial leaf” replicates photosynthesis, the natural process plants use to turn sunlight into energy, and operates entirely on its own power.

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As long as baseball is played, a script like this will never be replicated.

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Talk about two old school dishes that are doable, theoretically, for home chefs desiring to replicate the former dining experience in their more modest castles.

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Related Words

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