copy

Roget category 21

1. Words expressing abstract relations
› 1.2. Relation
›› 1.2.3. Partial relation

#21. [Result of imitation.] Copy

noun

copy, facsimile, counterpart, effigies, effigy, form, likeness.
image, picture, photo, xerox, similitude, semblance, ectype^†, photo offset, electrotype — imitation etc. 19 — model, representation, adumbration, study — portrait etc. (representation) 554 — resemblance.
duplicate, reproduction — cast, tracing — reflex, reflexion [Brit.], reflection — shadow, echo.
transcript [copy into a non-visual form], transcription — recording, scan.
chip off the old block — reprint, new printing — rechauffe [Fr.] — apograph^†, fair copy.
parody, caricature, burlesque, travesty, travestie^†, paraphrase.
[copy with some differences] derivative, derivation, modification, expansion, extension, revision — second edition etc. (repetition) 104.
servile copy, servile imitation — plagiarism, counterfeit, fake etc. (deception) 545 — pasticcio^†.

adjective

faithful — lifelike etc. (similar) 17 — close, conscientious.
unoriginal, imitative, derivative.

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