Word Frequency
clone (kləʊn
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Definitions
noun
- a group of organisms or cells of the same genetic constitution that are descended from a common ancestor by asexual reproduction, as by cuttings, grafting, etc, in plants
- Also called: gene clone. a segment of DNA that has been isolated and replicated by laboratory manipulation: used to analyse genes and manufacture their products (proteins)
- (informal) a person or thing bearing a very close resemblance to another person or thing
- (slang)
- a mobile phone that has been given the electronic identity of an existing mobile phone, so that calls made on the second phone are charged to the owner of the first phone
- any similar object or device, such as a credit card, that has been given the electronic identity of another device usually in order to commit theft
verb
- to produce or cause to produce a clone
- (informal) to produce near copies (of a person or thing)
- tr (slang) to give (a mobile phone, etc) the electronic identity of an existing mobile phone (or other device), so that calls, purchases, etc made with the second device are charged to the owner of the first device
Derived Forms
ˈclonal adjectiveˈclonally adverb
Word Origin
C20: from Greek klōn twig, shoot; related to klan to breakExample Sentences Including 'clonal'
`Biotechnology will accelerate the trend toward clonal forestry," predicts Martin Maunders of Cambridge-based biotech company ATS.New Scientist (1998)
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