non-emulation
yəˈleɪ
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emulation (ˌɛmjʊˈleɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the act of emulating or imitating |
| 2. | the effort or desire to equal or surpass another or others |
| 3. | archaic jealous rivalry |
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Non-emulation
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Word Origin & History
emulation
1550s, from L. æmulationem, from æmulari "to rival, strive to excel," from æmulus "striving, rivaling," from PIE *aim-olo, from base *aim- "copy." Related to L. imitari "imitate," and to L. imago "image."
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