unreplicated

Done only once

Unreplicated describes something that has not been duplicated or reproduced.

In scientific contexts, unreplicated findings are results from a single study that haven't been confirmed by subsequent research: The unreplicated experiment raised questions about the validity of the conclusions.

More generally, it can describe anything unique or not copied: an unreplicated achievement.

unique

singular

One in number

unparalleled · unprecedented · inimitable · nonpareil · peerless · unequaled · unrivaled · matchless · irreplaceable · distinctive

scientific

unverified

Not yet proven true

unvalidated · preliminary · inconclusive · questionable · disputed · contested · anomalous · irreproducible · unsubstantiated · experimental

original

prototype

First functional specimen

master · source · first · genesis · inception · creation · origin · inaugural · debut · premiere

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replication status

unreplicatedreplicated

Made an identical copy

reproduced · repeated · duplicated · confirmed · reconfirmed

verification/validation

unreplicatedvalidated

Confirmed as true or acceptable

verified · confirmed · corroborated · substantiated · established

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duplicate, replicate, duplicated, replication, duplicating, duplication, duplicates, replicated, replicating

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