# simulation vs stimulation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### simulation
*noun · IPA /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃn̩/ · frequency rank #7,849*
Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.

### stimulation
*noun · IPA /stɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #11,300*
A pushing or goading toward action.

## Source
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