Definitions
- Describing the act of repeating something exactly or making a duplicate. - Referring to the process of copying or reproducing something. - Talking about the act of doubling or multiplying something.
- Describing the act of copying or reproducing something exactly. - Referring to the process of duplicating or recreating something. - Talking about the act of imitating or mimicking something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of copying or reproducing something.
- 2Both words can be used in technical or scientific contexts.
- 3Both words involve creating an exact or near-exact duplicate of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Reduplicate is less common than replicate in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Reduplicate can imply a more literal or exact duplication, while replicate can have a broader meaning that includes imitation or recreation.
- 3Formality: Reduplicate is more formal than replicate and is often used in technical or academic writing.
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Remember this!
Reduplicate and replicate are synonyms that both refer to the act of copying or reproducing something. However, reduplicate is less common and more formal than replicate. Reduplicate emphasizes a more literal or exact duplication, while replicate can have a broader meaning that includes imitation or recreation.
