Definition

A copy or reproduction of something, often made to look exactly like the original.

Example

The museum displayed a replica of the famous statue.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful replica of the Mona Lisa at the museum yesterday.

Really? I'd love to see that!

Yeah, it was so detailed that it almost looked like the original.

That's amazing! I'd be curious to compare it with the actual painting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Replica → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "plicare" (meaning to fold). The word "replica" refers to something that is folded back or made again, often as a copy or reproduction of an original.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'made again' ('re-') by 'folding' ('plicare') it back into existence — that's why a replica is a copy of the original.

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