facsimile
fak-SIHM-uh-lee
Facsimile (noun) means an exact copy or reproduction of something, especially a document or work of art. Example: “The museum displays a facsimile of the original manuscript.”
noun
1
An exact copy or reproduction of something, especially a document or work of art.
"To paraphrase the critic of the Times, if one may make the facsimile of a human being out of bronze, why not the facsimile of a Brillo carton out of plywood?"
— Arthur Danto, The Artworld (1964)
"The museum displays a facsimile of the original manuscript."
2
A fax — a machine or transmitted document sent electronically over a phone line.
"Please send the signed contract by facsimile."
How to use facsimile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn exact reproduction of something, or, informally, a fax.
Common pairings
an exact facsimile
send by facsimile
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Word forms
- Plural
- facsimiles, facsimilia
- Third person singular
- facsimiles
- Past tense
- facsimiled, facsimilied
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The museum displays a _____ of the original manuscript.
Etymology
From Latin fac simile, literally "make similar" — fac ("make") plus simile ("like, similar").
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Rhymes for facsimile
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What does “facsimile” mean?
The word “facsimile” means an exact copy or reproduction of something, especially a document or work of art. In plain terms, an exact reproduction of something, or, informally, a fax.
How do you pronounce “facsimile”?
“Facsimile” is pronounced fak-SIHM-uh-lee (/fækˈsɪm.ə.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “facsimile” in a sentence?
Here is “facsimile” used in a sentence: “The museum displays a facsimile of the original manuscript.”
What is another word for “facsimile”?
Words with a similar meaning to “facsimile” include facsimile machine, fax, fax machine and telefax.
What part of speech is “facsimile”?
“Facsimile” is a noun.
Where does the word “facsimile” come from?
The word “facsimile” comes from Latin. From Latin fac simile, literally "make similar" — fac ("make") plus simile ("like, similar").
Is “facsimile” a common word?
“Facsimile” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “facsimile” have?
“Facsimile” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an exact copy or reproduction of something, especially a document or work of art.
