replicate

Meanings

Verb

• To make a copy (replica) of.
• To repeat (an experiment or trial) with a consistent result.
• To reply.

Noun

• The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.
• A tone that is one or more octaves away from a given tone.

Adjective

• Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself.

Origin

• From Latin replicātus, past participle of replicāre, from re + plicāre; see ply. Doublet of reply and replica.