noun Uncommon

cloning

KLOH-nihng

Cloning (noun) means the process of producing an exact genetic copy of a living thing. Example: “Cloning technology has advanced dramatically since Dolly the sheep.”

noun

The process of producing an exact genetic copy of a living thing.

"Cloning technology has advanced dramatically since Dolly the sheep."

"The company specializes in cloning prize livestock for breeders."

How to use cloning

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMaking an exact biological copy of an organism.

Common pairings

human cloning cloning technology

Word forms

clonings plural

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Rhymes for cloning

honing zoning boning ironing mooning stoning droning phoning spooning reckoning seasoning poisoning

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cloning” mean?

The word “cloning” means the process of producing an exact genetic copy of a living thing. In plain terms, making an exact biological copy of an organism.

How do you pronounce “cloning”?

“Cloning” is pronounced KLOH-nihng (/ˈkloʊnɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cloning” in a sentence?

Here is “cloning” used in a sentence: “Cloning technology has advanced dramatically since Dolly the sheep.”

What part of speech is “cloning”?

“Cloning” is a noun.

Is “cloning” a common word?

“Cloning” is an uncommon word in modern English.