Synonyms of replication

replication

noun

ˌre-plə-ˈkā-shən 

1

as in reproduction

something that is made to look exactly like something else

bought a smaller and cheaper replication of the marble statue for his garden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reproduction
• copy
• replica
• imitation
• duplicate
• duplication
• version
• clone
• carbon
• facsimile
• mock
• reduplication
• carbon copy
• dupe
• simulation
• reconstruction
• dummy
• forgery
• miniature
• print
• counterfeit
• rubber stamp
• re-creation
• fake
• image
• approximation
• reincarnation
• impression
• semblance
• knockoff
• sham
• mock-up
• rip-off
• likeness
• phony
• spare
• imprint
• extra
• shadow
• reserve

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prototype
• original
• archetype

2

as in repetition

the act of saying or doing over again

we'll need to do a replication of that experiment so we can collect more data

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repetition
• repeat
• replay
• iteration
• duplication
• renewal
• reiteration
• reduplication
• redo
• reprise
• recitation
• rehearsal
• rerun
• rebroadcast

3

as in response

something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question

his carefully worded replications suggested that he was well aware of the punishment for perjury

Synonyms & Similar Words

• response
• answer
• reply
• reaction
• return
• rejoinder
• retort
• remark
• observation
• communication
• explanation
• feedback
• comeback
• comment
• justification
• acknowledgment
• refutation
• back talk
• banter
• rebuttal
• defense
• correspondence
• non sequitur
• persiflage
• plea
• repartee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• question
• query
• inquiry
• challenge
• charge
• interrogation
• survey
• quiz
• questionnaire
• poll
• interrogatory
• cross-examination
• grilling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replication

These theories and other will-power research ran into replication difficulties a decade ago. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

However, antiviral treatment that shuts down viral replication does not reliably prevent or reduce post-herpetic neuralgia. — Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

The authors say the findings open the door to treating sleep hygiene as one lever in perianal disease management, though replication in non-European populations is still needed. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

For centuries before the rise of modern technologies of mass replication, the act of referring to precedent wasn’t called copying. — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026