simulation

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English

Etymology

First attested in 1340 as Middle English symulacioun, from Middle French simulation, from Old French simulation/simulacion, from Latin simulātiōnem, from simulō (“imitate”).

Morphologically simulate +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Noun

simulation (countable and uncountable, plural simulations)

1. Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.

2. The process of simulating.

3. (video games) A video game designed to convey a more or less realistic experience, as of a sport or warfare.

4. Assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true.
5. (soccer) The act of falling over in order to be awarded a foul, when no foul has been committed.

Synonyms

• imitation
• replica

Derived terms

Related terms

• simulator

Descendants

• → Japanese: シミュレーション (shimyurēshon)

Translations

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin simulātiōnem.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /si.my.la.sjɔ̃/

Noun

simulation f (plural simulations)

1. simulation

Related terms

• simuler

Further reading

• “simulation”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.