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A facsimile is intended to be a replica rather than a copy; facsimiles reproduce the form of a text rather than just the content.
A facsimile (from Latin fac simile, "to make alike") is a copy or reproduction of an old book, manuscript, map, art print, or other item of historical value that is as true to the original source as possible.
A facsimile is the faithful reproduction (an exact copy) of a manuscript, or printed book. Faithful reproduction obviously means to display in the facsimile all visible characteristics of the original work – vibrant colours, gold and silver, but also age marks or irregularities.
1. A facsimile of something is a copy or an imitation of it. [formal] [...] 2. A facsimile is the same as a fax. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'facsimile' American English: fæksɪmɪli British English: fæksɪmɪli. More. Conjugations of 'facsimile' present simple: I facsimile, you facsimile [...] past simple: I facsimiled, you facsimiled [...]
Deriving from the Latin fac simile (‘make similar’), the term ‘facsimile’ means an exact copy, representation, or reproduction of a piece of writing or printing, imitating in every detail the ...
us / fækˈsɪm·ə·li / Add to word list. an exact copy, esp. of a document. A facsimile is also a fax.
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In contrast to a reprint, a facsimile is also always a first edition of a manuscript. It should never reproduce only a portion of the manuscript or its decoration. Completeness is as indispensable as the original format is.
