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emulated

Meanings
  • Verb

    To imitate or follow the example of someone or something.

Rhymes
Words rhyming with emulated
rhythm , gymnast , ballet , sympathy
Homonyms
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  1. Emulate (en) : To imitate or strive to equal.

  2. Emulate (en) : To operate or control a device or system by using a computer or other electronic means.

  3. Amulate () : To walk with a limp.

Homophones
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  1. Emulated (en) : Past tense and past participle of emulate.

  2. Emulate (en) : To imitate or strive to equal.

  3. Amulate () : To walk with a limp.

Variants
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emulate , emulated , emulates , emulating
Forms
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Emulates, Emulated, Emulating

Etymology
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From the Latin word 'emulare', meaning 'to rival' or 'strive to equal'.

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  1. The term 'emulate' comes from the Latin word 'emulare', which means 'to rival' or 'strive to equal'.

  2. Emulation has been a significant theme throughout history, particularly in the arts and literature.

  3. The first electronic emulator was created in 1959 by Tom Kilburn and Freddie Williams at the University of Manchester.

Related Concepts
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  1. Imitation: The act of copying the form, style, or behavior of someone or something.

  2. Mimicry: The ability to imitate the sounds, speech, or behavior of someone or something.

  3. Rivalry: A state of mutual competition or opposition, often driven by a desire to outdo or surpass another.

Quotes
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  1. I started out "emulating" Chandler in that first book, maybe the first book and a half, because I was in my novitiate, and whenever I wasn't clear on what to do I would actively think about Chandler and what Marlow would have done.

    - Robert B. Parker et al.,{it}Colloquium on Crime{/it},1986

  2. If you are talking to someone younger, do not condescend. If you are talking to someone older, back up feelings with facts and never be in such a rush to make your point that you forget the art of listening. And please, no one try to "emulate" the histrionic, discursive style of any talking heads you see on television.

    - William Norwich,{it}Vogue{/it},9 Sept. 2008

  3. Although some schools are postponing new projects because of the faltering economy, others are forging ahead with plans to "emulate" freshman programs that have long existed at some of the nation's oldest colleges.

    - Jeninne Lee-St. John,{it}Time{/it},27 Oct. 2008
Culture
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Emulation has been a significant concept throughout history, particularly in the realms of art, literature, and politics. For instance, the Renaissance period saw a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman art, leading artists to emulate the styles of their predecessors. In literature, authors have often used the theme of emulation to explore themes of ambition, rivalry, and imitation. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway emulates the wealthy lifestyle of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby.

How to Memorize "emulated"

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    - Visualize the act of following someone's example or imitating their behavior.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'emulate' with the idea of striving to be better or equal to someone or something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'EASY': 'Emulate, Act, Strive, Yield' to remember the meaning of the word.

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