replica

Meanings

• noun

  An exact or near-exact copy of something, especially a work of art or a literary composition.

  - "The sculptor created a replica of the ancient statue."
  - "He collected replicas of famous paintings."

• noun

  A backup or duplicate of data or a computer file.

  - "The IT department made a replica of the database before making any changes."
  - "He kept a replica of his important files on an external hard drive."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with replica
replica , hapless , clapper , snapping , tapping , swapping , wrapping,apping , clapping , snapping , mapping

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Variants

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replica , replicas

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'replicare,' meaning 'to fold back,' or 'to fold over,' due to the idea of making a copy or reproduction.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'replica' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The world's largest replica of the Solar System can be found in Czechia.

3. Replicas of famous landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty, are popular tourist attractions.

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Related Concepts

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1. copy: A replica is a type of copy, but not all copies are replicas. A replica is an exact or near-exact copy, while a copy can refer to any representation or reproduction of an original.

2. forgery: While a replica is an intentional and accurate copy, a forgery is an intentional and deceitful copy with the intention of passing it off as the original.

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Culture

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Replicas have been used throughout history for various purposes, such as preserving historical artifacts, creating works of art, and even for religious or spiritual reasons. For example, in ancient Egypt, replicas of organs were placed in tombs to help ensure the deceased had all their body parts for the afterlife.

How to Memorize "replica"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a replica as an exact copy of something, whether it's a sculpture, a painting, or a computer file.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'replica' with the idea of an exact copy or duplicate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'replicare,' which means 'to fold back,' and think of a replica as a 'folded back' copy of something.

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