facsimile
|fac-sim-i-le|
C1
/fækˈsɪmɪli/
exact copy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'facsimile' originates from Latin, specifically the phrase 'fac simile,' where 'fac' meant 'make' and 'simile' meant 'similar.'
Historical Evolution
'fac simile' transformed into the Italian word 'facsimile,' and eventually became the modern English word 'facsimile.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'make similar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exact copy or reproduction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an exact copy or reproduction of a document, artwork, or other item.
The museum displayed a facsimile of the ancient manuscript.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35