The word 'replicant' gained popularity from the movie 'Blade Runner', depicting artificial beings.

Cultural Origins

Unlike standard robots, replicants are more human-like in appearance and behavior.

Not Just Robots

Used mostly in science fiction, 'replicant' is not common in everyday conversation.

'Replicant' suggests a precise technical process creating an exact copy in computing and other fields.

In computing, a 'replicant' can serve as a crucial backup to prevent data loss.

'Replicant' is technical—don't use it for regular copies or replicas outside of specialized contexts.