non-replicating
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/nɒn-ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
(replicate)
copy exactly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-replicating' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'replicate' from Latin 'replicare', meaning 'to fold back'.
Historical Evolution
'replicare' transformed into the English word 'replicate', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-replicating'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'replicate' meant 'to fold back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reproduce or copy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being replicated or reproduced.
The non-replicating virus was used in the vaccine to ensure safety.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 14:49