auto-replicate
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/ˌɔːtoʊˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt/
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/ˌɔːtəʊˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt/
self-duplicate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'auto-replicate' originates from the prefix 'auto-' meaning 'self' and the verb 'replicate' meaning 'to make a copy'.
Historical Evolution
'auto-replicate' combines the Greek prefix 'auto-' with the Latin 'replicare', which evolved into the modern English 'replicate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a copy of oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to replicate or duplicate itself automatically without external intervention.
The virus can auto-replicate within the host cell.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 10:20