clone

Definition

  • n. a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction
  • v. make multiple identical copies of

Word forms

Present participle
cloning
Past tense
cloned
Third person singular
clones
Past participle
cloned

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Scientists have created a clone of the original plant to study its growth.

  2. n.

    The technician used a clone to replace the broken part in the machine.