doppel

== English == === Etymology === A clipping of doppelganger; however, the words are not synonyms. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɒ.p(ə)l/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɑ.p(ə)l/ Rhymes: -ɒpəl Hyphenation: dop‧pel === Noun === doppel (plural doppels) (science fiction) An identical copy of a person (such as a clone, virtual reality representation, etc.). === References === Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2026), “doppel, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction. == German == === Pronunciation === === Verb === doppel inflection of doppeln: first-person singular present singular imperative