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Reduplicate is a verb that refers to the process of repeating or duplicating something, particularly in language or writing. It can also pertain to the act of creating a copy or replica of an original item. In linguistic terms, reduplication often involves reproducing a word or sound to create emphasis, intensify meaning, or convey plurals and past tenses.
Additionally, reduplicate can be used to describe the act of doubling or multiplying an object or action. This could involve multiplying physical objects, such as creating two identical copies of a document or producing a carbon copy of a written message. It can also encompass the replication of actions, gestures, or behaviors.
Reduplication can be observed in various fields and contexts, such as literature, art, design, and technology. In literature, reduplicating words or phrases can serve as a stylistic device, adding emphasis or rhythm to a text. In art, artists may reduplicate images or patterns to create symmetry, pattern, or visual interest. In technology, reduplication can involve creating backup files or duplicating data to ensure its security and availability.
Overall, reduplicate describes the act of repeating or duplicating something, whether it be words, objects, actions, or concepts. It encompasses the concepts of emphasis, replication, and multiplication, and can be observed in a range of disciplines and contexts.
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• Double; in bot., applied to a form of aestivation in the edges of the sepals or petals which are turned outwards.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "reduplicate" is derived from the Latin word "reduplicare".
In Latin, "re" means "again" or "back", and "duplicare" means "to double" or "to make twofold". When combined, "reduplicare" means "to double back" or "to repeat".
In English, the word "reduplicate" retains a similar meaning. It refers to the act of repeating or doubling something, especially in terms of linguistic or grammatical structures.
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