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toy vs replication

replication vs toy

toy and replication both are nouns.

toy is a verb but replication is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toy Yes No Yes No
replication Yes No No No
As nouns, replication is a hypernym of toy; that is, replication is a word with a broader meaning than toy:
  • toy: a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
  • replication: copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
Other hypernyms of toy include replica, reproduction.
toy (noun) replication (noun)
any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets the act of making copies
an artifact designed to be played with the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion
a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier) the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
a device regarded as providing amusement (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
toy (verb) replication (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
Difference between toy and replication

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