Clonable: meaning, definitions and examples

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clonable

 

[ ˈkləʊnəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

programming

Capable of being duplicated or copied, typically referring to an object in object-oriented programming.

Synonyms

copiable, duplicable, reproducible.

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Word Description / Examples
clonable

The word 'clonable' is often used interchangeably with 'clonable,' and it can appear in both biological and technological settings.

  • The organism was found to be clonable through advanced genetic techniques.
  • The database structure is clonable for use in different environments.
duplicable

Use 'duplicable' when referring to the ability to make an exact copy, usually in technological or manufacturing contexts. It suggests a process that can be repeated successfully.

  • The manufacturing process must be duplicable to ensure consistency.
  • The experiment showed duplicable results, confirming the hypothesis.
copiable

Use 'copiable' when referring to files, documents, or other media that can be copied. This term is common in everyday and technical language.

  • The document is copiable, so make sure to distribute it to everyone in the team.
  • Most digital files are copiable and can be shared easily online.
reproducible

Use 'reproducible' primarily in scientific or academic contexts to indicate that an experiment or process can be repeated with the same results.

  • The study's findings are reproducible, which adds to their credibility.
  • Reproducible experiments are essential for scientific validation.

Examples of usage

  • A clonable object allows for the creation of identical copies of itself.
  • In Java, the Clonable interface is used to indicate that a class can be cloned.

Translations

Translations of the word "clonable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clonável

🇮🇳 क्लोन करने योग्य

🇩🇪 klonbar

🇮🇩 dapat dikloning

🇺🇦 клонований

🇵🇱 klonowalny

🇯🇵 クローン可能

🇫🇷 clonable

🇪🇸 clonable

🇹🇷 klonlanabilir

🇰🇷 복제 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للاستنساخ

🇨🇿 klonovatelný

🇸🇰 klonovateľný

🇨🇳 可克隆的

🇸🇮 klonabilen

🇮🇸 klónanlegt

🇰🇿 клондауға болатын

🇬🇪 კლონირებადი

🇦🇿 klonlaşdırıla bilən

🇲🇽 clonable

Etymology

The term 'clonable' originated in the field of computer science, specifically in the context of object-oriented programming. It reflects the concept of creating exact copies or duplicates of objects, which can be useful for various software development tasks. The ability to clone objects efficiently is a key feature in many programming languages and frameworks.

See also: clone, cloning.