Replica

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛplɪkə/

Definitions of replica

noun an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a replica of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir.

A2 The museum had a replica of the Mona Lisa on display.

B1 The company produced replicas of famous paintings to sell to tourists.

B2 The replica car was so well-made that it was hard to tell it apart from the original.

C1 The artist created a replica of a famous sculpture for an exhibition.

C2 The museum's replica collection included artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Examples of replica in a Sentence

formal The museum displayed a replica of the famous painting.

informal I bought a replica of my favorite sports jersey online.

slang I found a sick replica of those designer shoes at the mall.

figurative His smile was like a replica of his father's, warm and comforting.

Grammatical Forms of replica

• past tense: replicated
• plural: replicas
• comparative: more replica
• superlative: most replica
• present tense: replicates
• future tense: will replicate
• perfect tense: has replicated
• continuous tense: is replicating
• singular: replica
• positive degree: replica
• infinitive: to replicate
• gerund: replicating
• participle: replicating

Origin and Evolution of replica

First Known Use: 1824 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'replica' originated from the Latin word 'replicare' which means to fold back or repeat.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to a copy or reproduction of an object, the term 'replica' has evolved to also include exact duplicates or imitations of something, especially in the context of art and design.