simulate
simulate Lexical Profile
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• verb
To produce a computer model or physical test environment that imitates the conditions, behavior, or processes of a real-world system for study or training.
"Engineers use wind tunnels to simulate the aerodynamic forces acting on a new aircraft design."
To imitate the appearance, character, or texture of something.
"The synthetic flooring was carefully textured to simulate natural oak planks."
To pretend to have or feel an emotion, condition, or attitude.
"Although exhausted by the long flight, she managed to simulate enthusiasm during the dinner meeting."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'simulate' (to pretend to have what one does not have, or to create a model of something) with 'dissimulate' (to conceal or disguise what one actually has or feels) or 'stimulate' (to rouse to activity).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 17th century from the Latin past participle 'simulatus', from the verb 'simulare' meaning 'to make like, imitate, or copy', which derives from the adjective 'similis' ('like, resembling').