simulate

One entry found for simulate.

Main Entry: sim·u·late
Pronunciation: 'sim-y&-"lAt
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -lat·ed; -lat·ing
Etymology: Latin simulatus, past participle of simulare to copy, represent, feign, from similis like -- more at SAME
1 : to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : IMITATE
2 : to make a simulation of (as a physical system)
synonym see ASSUME
- sim·u·la·tive /-"lA-tiv/ adjective