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repeating vs replication

replication vs repeating

repeating and replication both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repeating Yes No No No
replication Yes No No No
As nouns, replication is a hyponym of repeating; that is, replication is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than repeating:
  • repeating: the act of doing or performing again
  • replication: the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion
repeating (noun) replication (noun)
the act of doing or performing again the act of making copies
the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
Difference between repeating and replication

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