emulate
UK: ˈemjʊleɪt | US: ˈemjəleɪt
vt. to strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation
vt. (computing) to imitate the function of another system or device
emulate = emul<rival> + ate<verb suffix>
- emul<rival>: From Latin aemulus, meaning "striving to equal or surpass."
- ate<verb suffix>: A common English verb-forming suffix, indicating action.
Etymology Origin:
The word "emulate" traces back to Latin aemulari, meaning "to rival or imitate." The root aemulus (rival) reflects the competitive spirit inherent in the act of emulation. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the idea of imitation for improvement and, in modern computing, the technical replication of systems. The suffix -ate standardizes it as a verb in English.
Young athletes often emulate their heroes' training routines.
The software can emulate the behavior of older operating systems.
She sought to emulate her mentor's success in the business world.
Classic cars are sometimes emulated in modern vehicle designs.
The robot was programmed to emulate human gestures.