Main Entry: sim·u·late

Pronunciation: \ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): sim·u·lat·ed; sim·u·lat·ing

Etymology: Latin simulatus, past participle of simulare to copy, represent, feign, from similis like — more at same

Date: 1652

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)

synonyms see assume

— sim·u·la·tive \-ˌlā-tiv\ adjective