Duplication and Original

Duplication

Duplication noun - Something that is made to look exactly like something else.
Usage example: a duplication of an ancient Chinese vase for the mass market

Original is an antonym for duplication in topics: same, copy, imitation, simulation.

Original

Original noun - Something from which copies are made.

Duplication is an antonym for original.

How words are described

complete complete duplication complete original

Both words in one sentence

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