Definition of REPLICATE

replicate

Meanings

Plural: replicates

Verb

  • bend or turn backward
  • reproduce or make an exact copy of
    • "replicate the cell"
  • make or do or perform again
    • "He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick"
  • To make a copy (replica) of.
  • To repeat (an experiment or trial) with a consistent result.
  • To reply.

Noun

  • The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.
  • A tone that is one or more octaves away from a given tone.

Adj

  • Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself.

Origin / Etymology

From 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.

Scrabble Score: 13

replicate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
replicate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
replicate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

replicate is a valid Words With Friends word