emulator

noun

em·​u·​la·​tor ˈem-yə-ˌlā-tər How to pronounce emulator (audio)
1
: one that emulates
2
: hardware or software that permits programs written for one computer to be run on another computer

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Emulation is another option for classic games, and received a boost when Apple in 2024 dropped its rule banning emulators from loading external files. Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024 That said, emulators for iPhone and PC can get the job done, too, unlike six-lane highways. Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024 This has resulted in several quality emulators appearing on the App Store, including Delta, PPSSPP, and RetroArch. Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024 The best way to play Twilight Princess is through an emulator. Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for emulator 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin aemulātor, from aemulārī "to vie with, rival, imitate" + -tor, agent suffix — more at emulate entry 1

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of emulator was in 1589

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“Emulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulator. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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