Simulate
/ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪt/noun
To imitate the appearance or character of something.
Did you know?The Latin root 'simulare' means 'to make like' or 'to feign', hinting at the ancient art of creating illusions.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
simulāre
“To make like, feign, or imitate.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
simulātus
“The past participle of simulāre, meaning 'feigned' or 'imitated'.”
Old French
Old French
simuler
“To pretend or to feign.”
Middle English
Middle English
simulaten
“To imitate or to feign.”
Modern English
Modern English
simulate
“To imitate or reproduce the conditions of something.”
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