replicative

rep·li·ca·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rep-li-key-tiv]
- /ˈrɛp lɪˌkeɪ tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rep-li-key-tiv]
- /ˈrɛp lɪˌkeɪ tɪv/

Definition of replicative word

adjective replicative characterized by or capable of replication, especially of an experiment. 1

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Origin of replicative

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; replicate + -ive

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Parts of speech for Replicative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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replicative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

replicative usage trend in Literature

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