Duplicate Definition & Meaning

duplicate
adjective
  1. identically copied from an original; "a duplicate key"
  2. being two identical
noun
  1. something additional of the same kind; "he always carried extras in case of an emergency"
  2. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly; "he made a duplicate for the files"
verb
  1. make or do or perform again; "He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick"
  2. duplicate or match; "The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse"
  3. make a duplicate or duplicates of; "Could you please duplicate this letter for me?"
  4. increase twofold; "The population doubled within 50 years"

Synonyms for duplicate

double adv

downward and forward; "he was bent double with pain" two together

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duplication noun

a copy that corresponds to an original exactly

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extra adv

unusually or exceptionally; "an extra fast car" more than is needed, desired, or required

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matched adj

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor; "matched teams" going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities

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matching adj

being two identical intentionally matched; "curtains and walls were color coordinated"

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parallel adj

being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; "parallel lines never converge"; "concentric circles are parallel

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reduplicate verb

form by reduplication; "The consonant reduplicates after a short vowel

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repeat noun

an event that repeats; "the events today were a repeat of yesterday's" to say, state, or perform again

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replicate verb

bend or turn backward reproduce or make an exact copy of; "replicate the cell

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same adj

same in identity; "the same man I saw yesterday"; "never wore the same dress twice

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"Duplicate" in song lyrics

See how duplicate is used in real songs:

  • "To see what I make so you can take and duplicate"
    Breeze — Steadily Tryin' to Flow Like...
  • "But he can not duplicate"
    Califa Thugs — In the House
  • "Cos Poof the Magic Dragon, I'll kick a rhyme in duplicate"
    Das EFX — Klap Your Hands

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Frequently asked questions

What does duplicate mean?
identically copied from an original; "a duplicate key" being two identical something additional of the same kind; "he always carried extras in case of an emergency" a copy that corresponds to an original exactly; "he made a duplicate for the files" make or do or perform again; "He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick" duplicate or match; "The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse" make a duplicate or duplicates of
What part of speech is duplicate?
Duplicate is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does duplicate have?
Duplicate has 8 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).

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