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Meaning of copying
The act of making a replica or an exact likeness of something.
Etymology of copying
The word "copying" originates from the Old French word "copier," which is derived from the Latin word "copia," meaning "abundance" or "plenty."
Historically, the term "copying" referred to the act of reproducing written texts, such as manuscripts or letters, by hand.
With the advent of printing technology, the term expanded to include the mass production of printed materials.
Synonyms
reproducing
duplicating
imitating
mimicking
replicating
repeating
reduplicating
reiterating
rewriting
transcribing
aping
parroting
echoing
mirroring
shadowing
tracing
following
emulating
modeling
simulating
cloning
pirating
plagiarizing
counterfeiting
forging
falsifying
reproducing
re-creating
reenacting
restating
rephrasing
paraphrasing
Definitions
- The act of reproducing or making a copy of something, such as a document, image, or object.
- * The act of imitating or mimicking the actions, behavior, or style of someone or something.
Usage Examples
- The student was accused of copying from her neighbor during the exam.
- * The company was copying the design of their competitor's product.
- * The artist was copying the style of the famous painter.
Antonyms
originating
creating
inventing
designing
composing
authoring
initiating
pioneering
innovating
improvising
extemporizing
spontaneous
original
genuine
authentic
unique
distinctive
different
dissimilar
unlike
unequal