verb
Uncommon
simulate
SIHM-yuu-layt
Simulate (verb) means to imitate or reproduce the appearance, behaviour, or conditions of something, often for testing or training purposes. Example: “The software can simulate the effects of climate change over the next century.”
verb
1
To imitate or reproduce the appearance, behaviour, or conditions of something, often for testing or training purposes.
"The software can simulate the effects of climate change over the next century."
"Pilots train in machines that simulate real flight conditions."
How to use simulate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo recreate something artificially so it behaves like the real thing.
Common pairings
simulate conditions
simulate an environment
simulate a scenario
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- simulates
- Past tense
- simulated
- Comparative
- more simulate
- Superlative
- most simulate
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Etymology
From Latin simulare ("to make like, to imitate, to feign"), from similis ("like, similar").
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What does “simulate” mean?
The word “simulate” means to imitate or reproduce the appearance, behaviour, or conditions of something, often for testing or training purposes. In plain terms, to recreate something artificially so it behaves like the real thing.
How do you pronounce “simulate”?
“Simulate” is pronounced SIHM-yuu-layt (/ˈsɪm.jəˌleɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “simulate” in a sentence?
Here is “simulate” used in a sentence: “The software can simulate the effects of climate change over the next century.”
What part of speech is “simulate”?
“Simulate” is a verb.
Where does the word “simulate” come from?
The word “simulate” comes from Latin. From Latin simulare ("to make like, to imitate, to feign"), from similis ("like, similar").
Is “simulate” a common word?
“Simulate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
