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replication vs replica

replica vs replication

replication and replica both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
replication Yes No No No
replica Yes No No No
As nouns, replication and replica are synonyms defined as:
  • replication and replica: copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
Other synonyms of replication include reproduction.
replication (noun) replica (noun)
the act of making copies copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
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 replication and replica

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