reproduction implies an exact or close imitation of an existing thing.
reproductions from the museum's furniture collection
duplicate implies a double or counterpart exactly corresponding to another thing.
a duplicate of a house key
copy applies especially to one of a number of things reproduced mechanically.
printed 1000 copies of the lithograph
facsimile suggests a close reproduction often of graphic matter that may differ in scale.
a facsimile of a rare book
replica implies the exact reproduction of a particular item in all details
a replica of the Mayflower
but not always in the same scale.
miniature replicas of classic cars
Example Sentences
We toured a replica of the ship. It's an authentic replica of an ancient Greek urn.
Recent Examples on the WebJames was the first to wear a replica of the traditional royal christening gown, as the original gown had since been preserved. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Since the opening last year of the west wing of the Humboldt Forum – which is a partial replica of a Prussian palace that was demolished by East Germany’s communist government after World War II – more than 1.5 million people have visited. Kirsten Grieshaber, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2022 Perhaps a replica of some of the old royal quarters could be built, much as the city palace of the Prussian kings has been reconstructed on its former site in Berlin. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 While the exterior is a near-replica of the original church, inside Miller has made some major changes: the building will house a pair of luxury condominiums instead of a new congregation. Peter Demarco, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Today, the most distinguishing characteristic on the outside of the building is the massive mural of jazz musician Duke Ellington, a replica of one that was once above the U Street Metro station. Joe Heim, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2022 The new training facility, which will be constructed at the Southern Marin Fire Protection District’s existing training tower, will include a replica of the net and be used by all first responders. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 The ceremony took place in front of Gibson’s old apartment building on 143rd Street and was attended by the tennis star’s family, who received a replica of the new street sign. Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022 Snoop Dogg, to take one high-profile example, built a digital replica of his Southern California mansion in the middle of the Sandbox metaverse, calling the 144-parcel square the Snoopverse. David Westenhaver, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Italian, "repetition, reply, copy of a work of art," noun derivative of replicare "to repeat, reply," borrowed from Latin replicāre "to turn back on itself, bend back, go over (a thought, topic) repeatedly" (Late Latin also "to restore, repeat, reply") — more at replicate entry 1
ADJECTIVE | VERB + REPLICA | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤exact精確的複製品➤accurate, perfect準確的/完美的複製品➤full-scale, full-size, life-size與原物大小一致的複製品;與實物同尺寸的複製品➤half-scale, etc.縮小一半等的複製品➤miniature, small微型/小型複製品VERB + REPLICA➤build, construct, create, make, produce建造/構建/製作/製造/生產複製品◇She made a half-scale replica of Captain Cook's ship.她製作了一個比例縮小一半的庫克船長的船的複製品。PREPOSITION➤in replica以複製品形式◇The original library has been rebuilt in replica.已按原樣重建了原來的圖書館。