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Meaning of Simulate
The primary meaning of the word "Simulate" is to imitate or reproduce the appearance or character of something.
Definitions
- To imitate or reproduce the appearance or character of something, especially in order to deceive or for entertainment
- * To create a computer model of a system or process in order to analyze or predict its behavior
- * To pretend or feign something, especially a feeling or attitude
Etymology of Simulate
The word "Simulate" comes from the Latin verb "simulare", which means "to pretend" or "to feign", derived from "similis", meaning "like" or "similar"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to feign" or "to pretend", and later with the additional meaning of "to imitate" or "to reproduce"
Example Uses
- The software can simulate the effects of different lighting conditions on the virtual scene
- * The actors had to simulate the emotions of fear and panic during the disaster movie
- * The company will simulate a cyber attack on their system to test its security