Main Entry: em·u·la·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌem-yə-ˈlā-shən, -yü-\

Function: noun

Date: 1542

1 obsolete : ambitious or envious rivalry
2 : ambition or endeavor to equal or excel others (as in achievement)
3 a : imitation b : the use of or technique of using an emulator

— em·u·la·tive \ˈem-yə-ˌlā-tiv\ adjective

— em·u·la·tive·ly adverb