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Stipulate vs Simulate - What's the difference?

stipulate | simulate |

As verbs the difference between stipulate and simulate

is that stipulate is to require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement while simulate is to model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

As adjectives the difference between stipulate and simulate

is that stipulate is having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk while simulate is feigned; pretended.

stipulate

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Verb

(stipulat)
  • To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
  • To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.
  • To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.
  • Derived terms
    * stipulated * stipulation * stipulative

    Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (botany) Having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.
  • Antonyms
    * exstipulate

    simulate

    English

    Verb

    (simulat)
  • To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of
  • We will use a smoke machine to simulate the fog you will actually encounter.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    See also

    * emulate

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Feigned; pretended.
  • (Bale)