replica
Translation
replica, copy, reproduction
Examples
He bought a replica of the famous statue.
He bought a replica of the famous statue.
This is a full-scale replica of the original ship.
This is a full-scale replica of the original ship.
Grammar Patterns
a replica of ((sth.)) a copy of (sth.) He bought a replica of the famous statue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: copy, reproduction, duplicate; Antonyms: original, prototype
Etymology
From Italian 'replicare', meaning 'to repeat'. Originally, it referred to a copy of a work of art made by the original artist.
Memory Tips
A 'replica' is something that has been 'replicated'. The words look and sound similar.