Replica

/ˈrɛplɪkə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A copy or reproduction of a work of art, often made to be as similar as possible to the original.

The museum displays a replica of the famous statue to allow visitors to appreciate its beauty without risking damage to the original.

An exact or almost exact copy of something.

They created a replica of the historic ship for the exhibition.

A duplicate of a biophysical object, often used in technology or manufacturing.

The engineers built a replica of the engine to test its efficiency in a controlled environment.

A model or version of something that is used for demonstration or study purposes.

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.

Knockoff

I got a knockoff version of that designer bag.

Clone

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