auto-duplicate
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/ˈɔːtoʊ ˈduːplɪˌkeɪt/
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/ˈɔːtəʊ ˈdjuːplɪˌkeɪt/
automatic copying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'auto-duplicate' originates from the combination of 'auto-' meaning 'self' or 'automatic' and 'duplicate' meaning 'to make a copy'.
Historical Evolution
'auto-' from Greek 'autos' meaning 'self' combined with 'duplicate' from Latin 'duplicare', meaning 'to double'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to automatically make a copy', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a process or function that automatically creates a duplicate or copy of something.
The software includes an auto-duplicate feature to back up files.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 10:09