Of, relating to, or tending to promote emulation; encouraging imitation or competition.
From Latin 'aemulatoria' (relating to rivalry), this adjective entered English in the 16th-17th century to describe things that inspire or relate to emulation.
An 'emulatory' education system might be one that encourages students to compete and copy excellence from peers, which can inspire achievement but also risks creating unhealthy comparison and mental health issues.
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