simulate

Meanings

• Verb

  Make a representation of a situation, system, or process, typically by using a model or computer simulation.

  - "The scientists simulated the behavior of the virus to understand its spread."
  - "The pilot practiced simulating an emergency landing."

• Verb

  Imitate or feign (a situation, emotion, or condition).

  - "The actor had to simulate crying for the scene."
  - "The child simulated being sick to avoid going to school."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with simulate
mimic , replicate , plicate , plicate

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Variants

List of all variants of simulate that leads to same result
simulate , simulated , simulates , simulating , simulative

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Forms

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simulated, simulating

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from Latin simulat- 'making an image, representing', from simulare 'make an image, represent'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'simulate' comes from the Latin word 'simulare', which means 'to make an image'.

2. In the gaming industry, a 'simulation game' is a type of game that models real-world situations or processes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Modeling: The process of creating a simplified representation of a real-world situation, system, or process.

2. Computer simulation: The use of computer programs to model and analyze complex systems or processes.

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Culture

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In literature, 'simulate' is often used to describe characters feigning emotions or situations to manipulate others. In science and technology, 'simulate' is used to create models or computer simulations to understand complex systems or processes.

How to Memorize "simulate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a computer model or a representation of a situation.
   - Visualize the action of making a representation or imitation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'model' or 'representation'.
   - Link it to the idea of making a copy or imitation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase such as 'Simulate is a simple representation'.

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