replicable

adjective

rep·​li·​ca·​ble ˈre-plə-kə-bəl How to pronounce replicable (audio)
: capable of replication
replicable experimental results
replicability
ˌre-plə-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce replicable (audio)
noun

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Tentpoles with integrity will be especially important as generative AI makes the industry’s appetite for replicable content more cynical by the day. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 July 2026 Jennifer Lawrence has become such a style icon because her looks are so replicable, while still feeling so her. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 July 2026 The uncomfortable fact is that distribution beats algorithms, because algorithms are replicable and reach isn't. — Harshil Shah, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Researchers also concluded the Rx Kids model is replicable, suggesting Detroit should see similar outcomes over time. — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for replicable

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Etymology

replic(ate) entry 1 + -able

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of replicable was in 1942

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“Replicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replicable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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replicable

adjective
rep·​li·​ca·​ble ˈrep-li-kə-bəl How to pronounce replicable (audio)
: capable of replication
replicable experimental results
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