duplicate

²du·pli·cate

verb \ˈdü-pli-ˌkāt also ˈdyü-\

du·pli·cat·eddu·pli·cat·ing

Definition of DUPLICATE

transitive verb

1

: to make double or twofold

2

a : to make a copy of <a cell duplicates itself when it divides> b : to produce something equal to <trying to duplicate last year's success> c : to do over or again often needlessly <duplicated effort>

intransitive verb

: to become duplicated; also : repeat

— du·pli·ca·tive \-ˌkā-tiv\ adjective

Examples of DUPLICATE

1. She duplicated the video to give to family and friends.
2. Unfortunately, the results of the first study could not be duplicated.

First Known Use of DUPLICATE

15th century

Related to DUPLICATE

Synonyms: clone, copycat, copy, imitate, reduplicate, render, replicate, reproduce

Antonyms: originate

Related Words: counterfeit, fake, forge, knock off, rip off; mimic, simulate; reconstruct, re-create

Near Antonyms: create, imagine, initiate, invent

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