simulant

[ sim-yuh-luhnt ]

adjective

1. simulating; feigning; imitating.

noun

1. a person or thing that simulates.

simulant

/ ˈsɪmjʊlənt /

adjective

1. simulating
2. (esp of plant parts) resembling another part in structure or function

Word History and Origins

Origin of simulant¹

First recorded in 1820–30; from Latin simulant- (stem of simulāns ) “imitating” (present participle of simulāre ); simulate, -ant

Example Sentences

If one must have either, better the simulant than the stimulant.

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As I mentioned before, 20 percent gelatin is a pretty good simulant for body tissues.

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In older people they sometimes pass over into paralysis agitans or a close simulant of that affection.

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Instar montis equum divina Palladis arte Aedificant, sectaque intexunt abiete costas; Votum pro reditu simulant.

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