Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reduplicate

verb

/ˌriːˈduː.plɪ.keɪt/

Definition

To repeat or duplicate something.

Examples

In linguistics, some languages reduplicate words to convey a change in meaning.
The artist decided to reduplicate the original painting to create a replica for her collectors.

Meaning

Reduplicate refers to the act of making an exact copy or repetition of a part or the entirety of something, often in a linguistic context where sounds or syllables are echoed.