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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishMaking an exact biological copy of an organism.
Common pairings
human cloning
cloning technology
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Word forms
- Plural
- clonings
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_____ technology has advanced dramatically since Dolly the sheep.
Rhymes for cloning
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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.
