Reproduce vs. Replicate
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Difference Between Reproduce and Replicate
Reproduceverb
(transitive) To produce an image or copy of.
Replicateverb
To make a copy (replica) of.
On entering a host cell, a virus will start to replicate.Reproduceverb
To generate offspring (sexually or asexually), or organisms.
Replicateverb
(science) To repeat (an experiment or trial) with a consistent result.
Reproduceverb
(transitive) To produce again; to recreate.
Replicateverb
(obsolete) To reply.
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Reproduceverb
(transitive) To bring something to mind; to recall.
Replicatenoun
The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.
Reproduceverb
make a copy or equivalent of;
reproduce the paintingReplicatenoun
(music) A tone that is one or more octaves away from a given tone.
Reproduceverb
have offspring or young;
The deer in our neighborhood reproduce madlyThe Catholic Church tells people to procreate, no matter what their economic situation may beReplicateadjective
Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself.
a replicate leaf or petalthe replicate margin of a shellADVERTISEMENT
Reproduceverb
recreate an idea, mood, atmosphere, etc. as by artistic means;
He reproduced the feeling of sadness in the portraitReplicateverb
bend or turn backward
Reproduceverb
repeat after memorization;
For the exam, you must be able to regurgitate the informationReplicateverb
biology: reproduce or make an exact copy of;
replicate the cellcopy the genetic informationReplicateverb
make or do or perform again;
He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick
