simular

1 of 2

noun

sim·​u·​lar ˈsim-yə-lər 

-ˌlär

archaic

: one that simulates : dissembler

simular

2 of 2

adjective

archaic

: counterfeit, pretended

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps from Latin simulāre "to pretend, assume the appearance of" + -ar, variant of -er entry 2 (as in beggar entry 1, liar, scholar) — more at simulate

Note: The origin of -ar in this word and the adjective simular entry 2 is uncertain. The adjective similar, sometimes spelled simular in early Modern English, may have exerted some influence.

Adjective

perhaps from Latin simulāre "to pretend, assume the appearance of" + -ar — more at simulate

Note: See note at simular entry 1.

First Known Use

Noun

1526, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

circa 1610, in the meaning defined above