Replicate
/ˈrɛp.lɪ.keɪt/noun
To make an exact copy of something.
Did you know?In alchemical traditions, replication was seen as a key to unlocking the secrets of transformation and immortality.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
replicare
“to fold back or repeat, as in returning to a previous state.”
15th Century
Middle English
replicaten
“to reply or respond, particularly in legal contexts.”
16th Century
Latin
replicatus
“the past participle of replicare, signifying the act of folding back.”
Modern English
English
replicate
“to reproduce or create an exact copy, often used in scientific contexts.”
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