simulated

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adjective

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

simulated

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past tense and past participle of simulate

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Adjective They are trained in simulated combat. Dummies are used in simulated car crashes.
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The indictment describes alleged incidents involving electric shocks, simulated drowning, beatings and other abuses at Venezuelan detention facilities. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 In simulated procedures involving artificial tissue, blood vessels, and an appendix model, the skin illuminated the areas being gripped, with the brightness and size of the glowing regions changing as the instrument applied more or less force. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 Good communication skills were another crucial component of our underwater simulated space mission. — Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Think of your home as a simulated work environment in which everyday chores — like unloading the dishwasher or gathering ingredients for a meal – are a chance to learn. — John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulated

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Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of simulate

First Known Use

Adjective

1622, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of simulated was in 1622

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simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls
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