cloning
adjective C1
Plain meaning
making an exact biological or digital copy
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means making an exact biological or digital copy, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalHis response sounded cloning, so the conversation became difficult.
examThe passage presents a cloning assessment of the policy’s wider consequences.
Common collocations
a cloning responsecloning behavioura cloning situation
Watch out
Do not use “very cloning” automatically; some advanced adjectives already carry a strong meaning or need a more natural intensifier.
Word family
cloningness (noun, where natural)cloningly (adverb, where natural)