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duplicable

|du/pli/ca/ble|

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/ˈduːplɪkəbl/

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/ˈdjuːplɪkəbl/

(duplicate)

exact copy

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'duplicable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'duplicare,' where 'du-' 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 into two,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make a copy of something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being duplicated or copied.

The document is duplicable, so you can make as many copies as needed.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45