Meaning & Definition of word "Replica"

Replica

/ˈrɛplɪkə/

1. A copy or reproduction of a work of art, often made to be as similar as possible to the original.
- Example: The museum displays a replica of the famous statue to allow visitors to appreciate its beauty without risking damage to the original.
2. An exact or almost exact copy of something.
- Example: They created a replica of the historic ship for the exhibition.
3. A duplicate of a biophysical object, often used in technology or manufacturing.
- Example: The engineers built a replica of the engine to test its efficiency in a controlled environment.
4. A model or version of something that is used for demonstration or study purposes.
- Example: The architect presented a replica of the new building design at the town meeting.

From Latin 'replicare', meaning 'to fold back' or 'to repeat'.

counterfeit replica:

An imitation of something that is made to look like the original.

replica watch:

A watch that is a copy of a brand-name watch, often implying a lower quality.

3D replica:

A three-dimensional copy created using 3D printing technology.

imitate:

To mimic or copy the actions or characteristics of someone or something.

model:

A representation of a person or thing used as an example for imitation.

Meaning: Knockoff

Example Sentence: I got a knockoff version of that designer bag.

Meaning: Clone

Example Sentence: That game's clone doesn't have the same gameplay.