self-replicating

self-rep·li·cat·ing

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Definitions of self-replicating word

adjective self-replicating reproducing itself by its own power or inherent nature: self-replicating organisms. 1
adjective self-replicating Genetics. making an exact copy or copies of itself, as a strand of DNA. 1
adjective self-replicating (of a computer virus, etc) reproducing itself 0
adjective self-replicating having the ability to replicate, or produce copies of, itself 0

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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