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Definition of Replicate
1. Verb. Bend or turn backward.
2. Verb. Reproduce or make an exact copy of. "Copy the genetic information"
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Generic synonyms: Double, Duplicate, Reduplicate, Repeat
Derivative terms: Replication
3. Verb. Make or do or perform again. "He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick"
Specialized synonyms: Copy, Recapitulate, Geminate, Reduplicate
Generic synonyms: Reproduce
Derivative terms: Double, Repeat, Repeater, Repeater, Repeating, Repetition, Repetitive, Replica, Replication
Definition of Replicate
1. v. t. To reply.
2. a. Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself; as, a replicate leaf or petal; a replicate margin of a shell.
Definition of Replicate
1. Verb. To make a copy (replica) of ¹
2. Noun. an outcome of a replication procedure. ¹
3. Adjective. (botany zoology) Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Replicate
1. [v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES]
Medical Definition of Replicate
1. 1. One of several identical processes or observations. 2. To repeat; to produce an exact copy. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Replicate
Literary usage of Replicate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Women's Health and Aging Study: Health and Social Characteristics of ...edited by Jack M. Guralnik, Linda P. Fried, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Judith D. Kasper, Mary E. Lafferty edited by Jack M. Guralnik, Linda P. Fried, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Judith D. Kasper, Mary E. Lafferty (1996)
"Because the target sampling rates for the second replicate were derived under
the erroneous assumption that MCBS and Senior Health Watch participants were ..."