copy
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈkɒpi/]
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Senses
1. copy (noun) — sense 1
Definition: The result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original.
Example: Please bring me at least 200 copies of this report. The photocopier is down the hall on the right.
2. copy (noun) — sense 2
Definition: The result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original.: The result of gene or chromosomal duplication.
Example: Every cell in this organism contains a copy of each gene, but whether that copy will be expressed depends on complex factors of cell differentiation and epigenetics.
3. copy (noun) — sense 3
Definition: An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
Example: That handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.
Structure of the word
Roots:- h₃ep (Proto-Indo-European)
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