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sim⋅u⋅late

[v. sim-yuh-leyt; adj. sim-yuh-lit, -leyt] verb, -lat⋅ed, -lat⋅ing, adjective
–verb (used with object)
1. to create a simulation, likeness, or model of (a situation, system, or the like): to simulate crisis conditions.
2. to make a pretense of; feign: to simulate knowledge.
3. to assume or have the appearance or characteristics of: He simulated the manners of the rich.
–adjective
4. Archaic. simulated.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME (adj.) < L simulātus (ptp. of simulāre), equiv. to simul- (var. of simil-, base of similis similar ) + -ātus -ate 1


sim⋅u⋅la⋅tive, sim⋅u⋅la⋅to⋅ry [sim-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective
sim⋅u⋅la⋅tive⋅ly, adverb


2. pretend, counterfeit. 3. affect.
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sim·u·late   (sĭm'yə-lāt')   
tr.v.   sim·u·lat·ed, sim·u·lat·ing, sim·u·lates
    1. To have or take on the appearance, form, or sound of; imitate.

    2. To make in imitation of or as a substitute for. See Synonyms at imitate.

  1. To make a pretense of; feign: simulate interest.

  2. To create a representation or model of (a physical system or particular situation, for example).


[Latin simulāre, simulāt-, from similis, like; see similar.]
sim'u·la'tive adj.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: sim·u·late
Pronunciation: 'sim-y&-"lAt
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -lat·ed; -lat·ing
in the civil law of Louisiana : to make or carry out in a manner that does not express one's true intent simulated sale of the debtor's property in which no consideration was paid>
Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: sim·u·late
Pronunciation: 'sim-y&-"lAt
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -lat·ed; -lat·ing
: to have or produce a symptomatic resemblance to simulating leprosy> —sim·u·la·tion /"sim-y&-'lA-sh&n/ noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Computing Dictionary

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The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
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