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Meaning of clones
The primary meaning of the word "clones" refers to genetically identical copies of an organism.
Etymology of clones
The word "clone" originated from the Greek word "klon", meaning "twig" or "branch", and was first used in the context of horticulture to describe a plant that is grown from a twig or branch of another plant
The term was later adopted in biology to describe organisms that are genetically identical, and has since been extended to other fields to describe copies or imitations
Synonyms
duplicates
replicas
copies
reproductions
imitations
mimics
lookalikes
doppelgangers
twins
counterparts
equivalents
analogs
similitudes
likenesses
facsimiles
knockoffs
forgeries
fakes
carbon copies
xeroxes
photostats
offsets
reprints
reduplications
replications
Definitions
- A cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the cell or organism from which it was derived
- * A person or thing that closely imitates another, especially in a way that is unoriginal or lacking in individuality
Usage Examples
- The scientist created clones of the plant to study its genetic makeup
- * The new employee was a clone of his predecessor, having the same skills and work habits
Antonyms
originals
prototypes
models
archetypes
innovators
pioneers
leaders
trailblazers
trendsetters
unique individuals
one-offs
singularities
anomalies
exceptions
nonconformists
mavericks
eccentrics