Definition

Describing something that is doubled or repeated.

Example

The reduplicate pattern in the design made it visually interesting.

Conversation

Did you notice how they used a reduplicate design for the new logo?

Yeah, it really makes it stand out!

I think a reduplicate pattern adds a nice touch to the overall look.

Definitely! It gives it more character.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To occur in a doubled form or to repeat itself.

Example

The pattern will reduplicate in the next sequence.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I noticed that when you fold the paper, the lines reduplicate perfectly.

Yeah, it’s pretty cool how that happens, right?

It’s like magic when things reduplicate so neatly.

Definition

To repeat or double a part of a word or a word itself, often used in linguistics to create new forms or variations.

Example

In some languages, speakers often reduplicate words to emphasize meaning or create new words.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how languages reduplicate certain sounds or syllables?

Yeah, it's interesting! It makes some words sound really playful.

Exactly! I find it fascinating how children naturally reduplicate words like 'mama' or 'dada'.

Root Explanation

Reduplicate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "duplicare" (meaning to double). The word means to double something again or repeat it.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') to 'double' it ('duplicare') — that's why reduplicate means to repeat or double.

Visually Confused Words