Replicate

noun

/ˈɹɛpləˌkeɪt/

Word Frequency: 1.9

Definitions

1.nounThe outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.

2.nounA tone that is one or more octaves away from a given tone.

3.verbTo make a copy (replica) of.

"On entering a host cell, a virus will start to replicate."

4.verbTo repeat (an experiment or trial) with a consistent result.

5.verbTo reply.

6.adjectiveFolded over or backward; folded back upon itself.

"a replicate leaf or petal"

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