simulated

adjective

sim·​u·​lat·​ed ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce simulated (audio)
Synonyms of simulatednext
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

Examples of simulated in a Sentence

They are trained in simulated combat. Dummies are used in simulated car crashes.
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Who or what is this simulated girlfriend experience that has seemingly overridden Nikki, and where is the genuine article? Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 May 2026 What troubled me most was the possibility that patients might mistake simulated empathy for genuine human connection. Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026 The new wargames, called Apollo Insight, combine military and commercial expertise to respond to simulated threats in space. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026 Operators will use a tactical battle management system, leveraging offboard sensor information, to direct a test interceptor vehicle toward the simulated threat. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulated

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of simulate

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of simulated was in 1622

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“Simulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulated. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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