replicas
|rep-li-cas|
B2
/ˈrɛplɪkəz/
(replica)
exact copy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'replica' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'replicare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'plicare' meant 'to fold.'
Historical Evolution
'replicare' transformed into the English word 'replica' through French influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fold again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exact copy or reproduction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
exact copies or reproductions of something.
The museum displayed replicas of ancient artifacts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45