simulant

sim·u·lant

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-yuh-luh nt]
- /ˈsɪm yə lənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-yuh-luh nt]
- /ˈsɪm yə lənt/

Definitions of simulant word

adjective simulant simulating; feigning; imitating. 1
noun simulant a person or thing that simulates. 1
abbreviation SIMULANT simulating 0
adjective simulant (esp of plant parts) resembling another part in structure or function 0
adjective simulant that simulates; simulating 0
noun simulant one that simulates; simulator 0

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Origin of simulant

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < Latin simulant- (stem of simulāns) imitating (present participle of simulāre). See simulate, -ant

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Parts of speech for Simulant

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Simulant

simulant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

simulant usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for simulant

adj simulant

imitative — imitating; copying; given to imitation.
mimetic — characterized by, exhibiting, or of the nature of imitation or mimicry: mimetic gestures.

adjective simulant

copycat — A copycat crime is committed by someone who is copying someone else.
copying — the act of copying
mimic — to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.
mimicking — to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.

All 6 Synonyms of simulant