Definitions
- Describing a repeated or doubled word in a phrase or sentence. - Referring to a linguistic process of repeating a syllable or sound in a word. - Talking about a pattern of repetition in language or speech.
- Referring to an exact copy or replica of something. - Describing a process of making a copy or duplicate of an object or document. - Talking about a repeated action or behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve repetition or copying.
- 2Both can be used in linguistic or non-linguistic contexts.
- 3Both are related to the concept of duplication or doubling.
- 4Both can be used as adjectives or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Reduplicated refers specifically to repetition within language or speech, while duplicated can refer to any kind of exact copy or replica.
- 2Process: Reduplicated describes a linguistic process of repeating sounds or syllables, while duplicated describes a physical process of making a copy or replica.
- 3Usage: Reduplicated is more commonly used in linguistic or academic contexts, while duplicated is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Reduplicated has a neutral or technical connotation, while duplicated can have a negative connotation when referring to plagiarism or copying without permission.
Remember this!
Reduplicated and duplicated both involve repetition or doubling, but they differ in their scope, process, usage, connotation, and etymology. Reduplicated is more specific to linguistic or academic contexts, describing a process of repeating sounds or syllables in language or speech. Duplicated is more general and can refer to any kind of exact copy or replica, with a wider range of usage in everyday language.
