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How do you spell Duplicate?

Correct spelling

duplicate

DUPLIC + ATE. One P.

Why is duplicate spelled this way?

From Latin duplicare, to double. DUO (two) + PLICARE (to fold). A duplicate is a second fold — the original folded over to create an identical copy.

Common misspellings of duplicate

duplicatduplicaitduplecatedupplicate

Example

Please duplicate this key for me.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell duplicate?+
The correct spelling is "duplicate". DUPLIC + ATE. One P.
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