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Definition of simulated
simulated
/ˈsɪm.jə.leɪ.tɪd/
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simulated Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Manufactured or generated to imitate the appearance, character, or conditions of something real, often for training, testing, or scientific modeling.
Example
"Astronauts spend hundreds of hours practicing spacewalks in a simulated zero-gravity environment."
2
Not genuine or sincere; assumed falsely in order to deceive or give a misleading impression.
Example
"The negotiators quickly saw through his simulated enthusiasm and asked for a more realistic proposal."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the past participle of the verb 'simulate', which comes from the Latin 'simulatus', from 'simulare' meaning 'to copy, represent, or feign', ultimately rooted in 'similis' meaning 'like, resembling, or of the same kind'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Simulated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/simulated