Replicable: meaning, definitions and examples

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replicable

 

[ rɪˈplɪkəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

scientific research

Capable of being replicated or reproduced; able to be repeated or recreated under the same conditions.

Synonyms

clonable, duplicable, reproducible.

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Word Description / Examples
replicable

Used in scientific, technical, and general contexts to describe something that can be reproduced or repeated accurately.

  • We need a replicable study to confirm these findings.
  • The recipe was easy and replicable, even for beginners.
reproducible

Common in scientific and academic contexts, referring to experiments, studies, or results that can be consistently repeated under the same conditions.

  • Reproducible results are crucial for validating scientific research.
  • The software is known for its reproducible performance.
duplicable

Used when referring to objects, materials, or methods that can be duplicated, implying the creation of identical copies.

  • The design was simple and duplicable, making mass production feasible.
  • He ensured the document was duplicable for easy dissemination.
clonable

Typically used in biological and digital contexts when referring to cells, organisms, or data that can be precisely copied.

  • The scientist discovered that the cell line was clonable.
  • The software included clonable modules for easier deployment.

Examples of usage

  • The results of the experiment were replicable by other researchers.
  • This study needs to be replicable in order to be considered valid.
  • The replicable nature of the findings adds credibility to the research.
  • Replicable experiments are essential for the advancement of scientific knowledge.
  • Scientists strive to conduct replicable studies to ensure the reliability of their results.

Translations

Translations of the word "replicable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reproduzível

🇮🇳 प्रतिकृति योग्य

🇩🇪 replizierbar

🇮🇩 dapat direplikasi

🇺🇦 відтворюваний

🇵🇱 replikowalny

🇯🇵 複製可能

🇫🇷 reproductible

🇪🇸 replicable

🇹🇷 tekrarlanabilir

🇰🇷 복제 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتكرار

🇨🇿 replikovatelný

🇸🇰 replikovateľný

🇨🇳 可复制的

🇸🇮 ponovljiv

🇮🇸 endurtekinn

🇰🇿 қайталанатын

🇬🇪 გამეორებადი

🇦🇿 təkrarlana bilən

🇲🇽 replicable

Etymology

The word 'replicable' originates from the verb 'replicate', which is derived from the Latin word 'replicare', meaning 'to fold back'. In the context of scientific research, 'replicable' gained popularity to emphasize the importance of being able to reproduce and verify experimental results. The term is commonly used in fields such as psychology, biology, and social sciences to ensure the credibility and reliability of research findings.