Definition

The act of making a copy or reproduction of something, often used in scientific contexts to describe how genetic material or organisms reproduce.

Example

The scientist studied the replication of DNA to understand how genes are passed on.

Conversation

Have you heard about the replication process in biology?

Yeah, it's fascinating how cells can reproduce themselves.

Right? I was reading about the replication of DNA the other day.

It's amazing how that works — it’s like nature’s own way of making copies!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Replication → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "plicare" (meaning to fold). The word "replication" means the act of folding or repeating something again.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') and 'folding' ('plicare') it — that's why replication means to repeat or reproduce something.

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