Simulated
Adjective
Definition: Manufactured in imitation of some other material or thing.
Definition: Not real; pretended or fake.
Synonyms: Fake, Imitation, Artificial
Antonyms: Genuine, Real, Authentic
- The fashion show featured models wearing simulated fur coats.
- The simulator provides a simulated flight experience.
- Think of a simulation as a fake representation of something.
- Simulated sounds like "similar," which can remind you that something simulated is similar to the real thing but not actually real.
Etymology:
The word "simulate" comes from the Latin word "simulatus," past participle of "simulare," meaning "to copy, make like, imitate." It entered the English language in the late 16th century.
Historical Usage:The term has been used in various contexts over time, particularly in relation to technology and modeling.
Related Idioms:
"Simulated reality"
Explanation:Refers to the concept of a virtual or artificial reality created for entertainment or training purposes.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "simulated" with "actual" or "real."
Explanation:Simulated refers to an imitation or representation of something and should not be mistaken for the real thing.