replication
|rep-li-ca-tion|
/ˌrɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/
copying or reproducing
Etymology
'replication' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'replicatio,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'plicare' meant 'to fold.'
'replicatio' transformed into the Old French word 'replicacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'replication' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a reply or answer,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'copying or reproducing something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action of copying or reproducing something.
The replication of the document was necessary for the records.
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Noun 2
in scientific research, the repetition of an experiment to confirm findings or ensure accuracy.
Replication of the study confirmed the initial results.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39