replica
gb/ɹˈɛplɪkə/ us/ɹˈɛplɪkə/
B2
English
~ 7400
másolat, replika
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a replica of [something]
The museum displays a replica of the ancient statue while the original is kept in storage.
A múzeumban az ókori szobor másolata látható, míg az eredetit raktárban őrzik.
He built a detailed replica of the Eiffel Tower out of matchsticks.
Gyufaszálakból megépítette az Eiffel-torony részletes másolatát.
The film used replica guns instead of real weapons for safety reasons.
They sell replica football jerseys with your favorite player's name on the back.
A full-size replica of the ship was constructed for tourists to explore.
Learner examples
The toy car is a replica of a real race car.
A játékautó egy igazi versenyautó másolata.
We saw a replica of an old castle in the park.
A parkban láttuk egy régi vár másolatát.
He bought a replica of the famous painting for his living room.
This shop sells replica shirts from popular teams.
The museum has a replica of the king’s crown.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "replica" (noun) with "replicate" (verb). Use "replica" for the object ("a replica of the statue"), and "replicate" when you talk about copying something ("to replicate the experiment"). Another common mistake is word order: say "a replica of the Mona Lisa," not "a Mona Lisa replica painting of."
Meaning
Very close copy of something
Collocations
exact replica
|scale replica
|miniature replica
|replica jersey
|replica gun
|a replica of
Synonyms
copy (The most general term; it does not always suggest the same high level of detail or faithfulness as "replica".)
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duplicate (Stresses being exactly the same in every detail, often used for documents or small items; "replica" is more often used for larger or special objects like art or buildings.)
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model (Often a small three‑dimensional version of something; it may represent the object without needing to match every detail as closely as a "replica".)
Antonyms
original (Refers to the first or real object that replicas are based on, making it the natural opposite of a copy or replica.)
Themes
art
|objects
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An object that is made to look the same as another object, usually an important or famous one.
A very close or exact copy of a particular object, artwork, building, or other item, made to look like the original.
Grammar
Dictionary form
replica
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛplɪkə/
US/ɹˈɛplɪkə/
Syllables & stress
rep - lica (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (rep)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: replica
- Plural: replicas
Word family
Forms
replicas
noun
Core family
replicate
verb B2
replication
noun B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unreplicable
adjective
Advanced or less common
replicative
adjective
Expressions
a miniature replica of
1/ə mˈɪniət͡ʃˌʊɹ ɹˈɛplɪkə əv/
fixed phrase
Small, detailed copy of something
Used to say that something is a very small copy of another thing, usually with many details.
Examples
- The gift shop sells a miniature replica of the castle.
- He keeps a miniature replica of his favorite car on his desk.
a scale replica of
1/ə skˈeɪl ɹˈɛplɪkə əv/
fixed phrase
Proportionally scaled copy of something
Used to say that something is a copy of another thing, made larger or smaller but keeping the same shape and proportions.
Examples
- The engineer built a scale replica of the bridge to test in a wind tunnel.
- We saw a scale replica of the ancient city in the museum.
an exact replica of
1/ən ɪɡzˈækt ɹˈɛplɪkə əv/
fixed phrase
A very close or perfect copy
Used to say that something is almost the same in every way as another thing.
Examples
- The statue in the garden is an exact replica of the one in the city square.
- This watch is an exact replica of the model worn in the movie.