Synonyms for copying
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
an instance of the making of a copy
Forms
- Plural
- copyings → imitations, replications…
Example sentences
- imitation On examination the jewel proved to be an imitation.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| copying | steady | |
| imitation | steady | |
| replication | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- imitation4
- 11 letters
- replication4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (imitation4 = 4 syllables).