simulate etymology

Etymology

The word "simulate" comes from the Latin word "simulare," which means "to imitate" or "to make believe."

Meaning

• To behave as if something is true, when it is not.
• To create an artificial or false appearance.
• To pretend or imitate something.

Origin

The word "simulate" has been used in English since the 14th century. It is derived from the Latin word "simulare," which is itself derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*sem-," meaning "to imitate." This root is also the source of the words "similar" and "simile."

Examples

• The actor simulated the President's voice perfectly.
• The company simulated a cyber attack to test their security systems.
• The patient simulated pain to get out of work.

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