replicative Definition

replicate
verb replicated, replicating

1a. To make a replica of something;
1b. To reproduce or copy something exactly.

Thesaurus: copy, clone, recreate, reproduce, duplicate, mimic, ape, follow, repeat.
2. To repeat (a scientific experiment).
intr
3. Said of a molecule, virus, etc: to make a replica of itself.
4. To fold back.

noun

1. music.
A tone one or more octaves from a given tone.
2. A repetition of a scientific experiment.

adj

1. biol.
Said of a leaf, an insect's wing, etc: folded back.
2. Said of a scientific experiment: being a replicate or repetition.

Derivative: replication

The act of replicating.

The plaintiff's answer to the defendant's plea.

Derivative: replicative
adj

Etymology: 16c: from Latin replicare, replicatum to fold back.