I. -lə̇t, -ˌlāt, usu -d.+V adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin simulatus, past participle of simulare
archaic : simulated
II. -ˌlāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin simulatus, past participle of simulare to imitate, represent, feign, from similis like, similar — more at same
transitive verb
1. : to give the appearance or effect of : feign , imitate
felt obliged to simulate reluctance, and the air of having had her hand forced — Edith Wharton
to simulate real mink, the muskrat pelts are let out — Pete Barrett
pegs in the oak flooring further simulate pioneer construction — American Guide Series: Arkansas
2. : to have the characteristics of : resemble
the raised forelegs of the praying mantis simulate the attitude of a man at prayer
mycoses … which may involve the lungs and simulate tuberculosis — J.B.Amberson
intransitive verb
: to make believe : pretend
while the unseen musician plays, the actor simulates
Synonyms: see assume
III. transitive verb
: to make a simulation of (as a physical system)
• sim·u·la·tive ˈsimyəˌlād.ə̇v adjective