Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

reprap

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.68 in modern English

Syllables: reprap
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A 3D printer capable of printing most of its own components, so as to allow further printers to be created.

Example Sentences

"I used my RepRap to print a new coat-hook and some parts for another RepRap."

Etymology

Short for replicating rapid-prototyper. The name, like the design, is not a trademark, but available for general use under an open licence.

Inflected Forms

RepRaps (plural)

Questions

What does reprap mean?: A 3D printer capable of printing most of its own components, so as to allow further printers to be created.
Where does reprap come from?: Short for replicating rapid-prototyper. The name, like the design, is not a trademark, but available for general use under an open licence.

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