facsimile
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /fækˈsɪmɪli/
KK: /fækˈsɪmɪli/
adjective
Definition
Something that is an exact copy or reproduction of another item, often used for documents or images.
Example
The artist created a facsimile of the original painting to display in the gallery.
Conversation
Did you see the new facsimile of that old painting they released?
Yeah, it's impressive how they managed to replicate it so well!
I wonder if the details are as good as the original in the facsimile.
I think they used high-quality techniques, so it should be pretty accurate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
duplicate
identical
replica
Antonyms
different
original
unique
noun
Definition
A precise copy or reproduction of something, often used for documents or images.
Example
The artist created a facsimile of the original painting to display in the gallery.
Conversation
I need to send a facsimile of this document to my boss.
Isn't that just the same as sending a fax?
Yeah, but I want to make sure it's an exact facsimile of the original.
Root Explanation
Facsimile is formed from "facere" (meaning to make or do) and "simile" (meaning similar). The word refers to something that is made to be similar or a copy of something else.
Memory Tip
Think of 'making' ('facere') something 'similar' ('simile') — that's why a facsimile is a copy that looks like the original.
Visually Confused Words
simile
facile
asmile