copy
UK: ˈkɒpi | US: ˈkɑːpi
n. a reproduction or imitation of an original work
vt. to make a reproduction of something
vi. to imitate or mimic behavior or style
copy = cop<abundance, from Latin copia> + y<noun suffix>
- cop (from Latin copia, meaning "abundance" or "plenty")
- y (a noun-forming suffix in English, often indicating a result or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "copy" traces back to Latin copia (abundance), which evolved into Old French copie (transcript, reproduction). By the 14th century, it entered Middle English with the sense of "plenty," later narrowing to mean a written transcript (due to the abundance of duplicates). The modern sense of replication or imitation emerged by the 16th century.
She made a copy of the document for her records.
Artists often copy the styles of famous painters to learn techniques.
The software prevents users from copying protected files.
His behavior is just a copy of his older brother’s habits.
The museum displayed an exact copy of the ancient statue.