replica
pronunciation
How to pronounce replica in British English:
UK [ˈreplɪkə]
How to pronounce replica in American English:
US [ˈreplɪkə]
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- Noun:
- copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
Word Origin
- replica (n.)
- 1824, from Italian replica "copy, repetition, reply," from replicare "to duplicate," from Latin replicare "to repeat" (see reply (v.)). Properly, a copy of a work of art made by the original artist.
Synonym
Example
- 1. This shuttle replica is another giant step for mankind .
- 2. British adventurer aims to sail replica phoenician sailboat across atlantic
- 3. The hotel is a multi-million dollar replica of france 's historic chateau maison-laffitte .
- 4. A virtual replica was recently unveiled in the place of the original .
- 5. The museum displays a replica , made specially in moscow for the collection .