replication vs toy

toy vs replication

replication and toy both are nouns.

replication is not a verb while toy is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
replication	Yes	No	No	No
toy	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, toy is a hyponym of replication; that is, toy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than replication:

replication: copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
toy: a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)

replication (noun)	toy (noun)
the act of making copies	any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion	an artifact designed to be played with
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied	a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves	a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer	a device regarded as providing amusement
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

replication (verb)	toy (verb)
	engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
	manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
	behave carelessly or indifferently

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