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replication Synonyms

Another word for replication

Choosing another word for replication depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In genetics and molecular biology, the biological process by which double-stranded DNA or genetic material produces two identical copies of itself during cell division.

Usage Example

"Errors that occur during DNA reduplication are usually corrected by specialized cellular repair enzymes."

Strong
reduplication
cloning

• noun (Context 2)

The action or process of reproducing, copying, or duplicating something, or an exact copy produced by this process.

Usage Example

"The art restorer achieved an exact duplication of the original Renaissance brushwork."

Strongest
duplication
reproduction
copying
Strong
replica
imitation

• noun (Context 3)

In scientific research and statistics, the repetition of an experimental study using the same methodology to verify the reliability and validity of the original findings.

Usage Example

"Independent repetition of the clinical trial confirmed the efficacy of the new treatment."

Strong
repetition
reproducibility
verification

• noun (Context 4)

In law, a formal reply made by a plaintiff to a defendant's plea or answer.

Usage Example

"The plaintiff's attorney filed a formal rejoinder addressing each defense raised in the answer."

Strong
rejoinder
reply
rebuttal
response

Opposites of replication

The opposite of replication shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

origination
innovation
See all opposites of replication

• Nearby Words

replicability
replicable
replicate
replication
replier
replot
replumb

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Replication. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/replication
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