duplicating
|du-pli-ca-ting|
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/ˈduːplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈdjuːplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
(duplicate)
exact copy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'duplicate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'duplicare,' where 'duo' meant 'two' and 'plicare' meant 'to fold.'
Historical Evolution
'duplicare' transformed into the French word 'dupliquer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'duplicate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fold in two,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make an exact copy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of making an exact copy of something.
She is duplicating the documents for the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 19:02