well-copied

well-cop·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wel kop-ee]
- /wɛl ˈkɒp i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wel kop-ee]
- /wɛl ˈkɒp i/

Definitions of well-copied word

noun plural well-copied an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original: a copy of a famous painting. 2
noun plural well-copied one of the various examples or specimens of the same book, engraving, or the like. 2
noun plural well-copied written matter intended to be reproduced in printed form: The editor sent the copy for the next issue to the printer. 1
noun plural well-copied the text of a news story, advertisement, television commercial, etc., as distinguished from related visual material. 1
noun plural well-copied the newsworthiness of a person, thing, or event (often preceded by good or bad): The president is always good copy. Compare news (def 4). 1
noun plural well-copied Computers. an exact duplicate of a file, program, etc.: Keep a backup copy of the document. 1

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Origin of well-copied

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English copie (< Anglo-French) < Medieval Latin cōpia abundance, something copied, Latin: wealth, abundance; see copious; (def 18) originally a children's game, from the phrase copy the leader

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Parts of speech for Well-copied

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well-copied popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".