Replicator: meaning, definitions and examples

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replicator

 

[ ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science fiction

A replicator is a fictional device that can create copies of objects, food, or even living beings by rearranging atoms or molecules. It is often featured in science fiction stories as a tool for instant production of various items.

Synonyms

cloning device, copy machine, duplicator

Examples of usage

  • The starship in the TV series had a replicator that could materialize any food or drink the crew desired.
  • In the novel, the replicator malfunctioned and started producing duplicates of the main character.

Translations

Translations of the word "replicator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 replicador

🇮🇳 प्रतिकारक

🇩🇪 Replikator

🇮🇩 replikator

🇺🇦 реплікатор

🇵🇱 replikator

🇯🇵 レプリケーター (repurikētā)

🇫🇷 réplicateur

🇪🇸 replicador

🇹🇷 replikatör

🇰🇷 복제기 (bokjeggi)

🇸🇦 مكرر (mukarrir)

🇨🇿 replikátor

🇸🇰 replikátor

🇨🇳 复制器 (fùzhì qì)

🇸🇮 replikator

🇮🇸 afritari

🇰🇿 репликатор

🇬🇪 რეპლიკატორი (replikatori)

🇦🇿 replikator

🇲🇽 replicador

Word origin

The concept of a replicator originated in science fiction literature, particularly popularized by the TV series 'Star Trek'. The idea of a machine that can replicate objects at will has captured the imagination of many, leading to various interpretations in different works of fiction.

See also: replicated, replicating, replicatively.