Replicant vs. Replicate — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Replicant and Replicate
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Definitions
Replicant➦
A replicant is a fictional bioengineered humanoid being in the 1982 film Blade Runner, and in its 2017 sequel Blade Runner 2049. The Nexus-series of replicants are virtually identical to adult humans but, depending on the model, some possess superior strength, speed, agility, resilience, and intelligence to varying degrees.
Replicate➦
Make an exact copy of; reproduce
It might be impractical to replicate Eastern culture in the west
Replicant➦
Replicative
Replicate➦
Of the nature of a copy
A replicate Earth
Replicant➦
(science fiction) A robot or artificial being that is an exact copy of a genuine lifeform, especially a human.
Replicate➦
A close or exact copy; a replica
Young reptiles should not be considered merely small replicates of adults
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Replicant➦
(archaic) One who replies.
Replicate➦
A tone one or more octaves above or below the given tone.
Replicant➦
One who replies.
Replicate➦
To duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat
"recreating his pose for a photo that replicated his glorious moment" (Stuart Miller).
Replicate➦
(Biology) To reproduce or make an exact copy or copies of (genetic material, a cell, or an organism).
Replicate➦
To repeat (a scientific experiment) to confirm findings or ensure accuracy.
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Replicate➦
To become replicated; undergo replication
Cells that replicate rapidly in culture.
Replicate➦
A repetition of an experiment or procedure.
Replicate➦
Duplicated, copied, reproduced, or repeated
A replicate sample.
Replicate➦
Folded over or bent back upon itself
A replicate leaf.
Replicate➦
To make a copy (replica) of.
On entering a host cell, a virus will start to replicate.
Replicate➦
(science) To repeat (an experiment or trial) with a consistent result.
Replicate➦
(obsolete) To reply.
Replicate➦
The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.
Replicate➦
(music) A tone that is one or more octaves away from a given tone.
Replicate➦
Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself.
A replicate leaf or petal
The replicate margin of a shell
Replicate➦
To reply.
Replicate➦
Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself; as, a replicate leaf or petal; a replicate margin of a shell.
Replicate➦
Bend or turn backward
Replicate➦
Biology: reproduce or make an exact copy of;
Replicate the cell
Copy the genetic information
Replicate➦
Make or do or perform again;
He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick
