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virtual

vir·tu·al

virtual

 
 
pronunciation:
vuhr chu l
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: not actually being true or real, but closely approximating the truth or reality and having the same effect as if true or real.
They had only met each other once before the wedding, so they were virtual strangers.The public's virtual ignorance of what was going on at city hall allowed corrupt practices to continue.By not defending herself in court, the accused woman gave a virtual admission of guilt.
antonyms:
actual
similar words:
essential, implicit, practical, tacit
definition 2: not existing or happening in a physical sense in the real world but simulated by a computer and appearing to have reality.
I took a virtual tour of the hotel before I made my reservation.Supporters of the measure are holding a virtual rally beginning at 7:00 pm.I find it quite different teaching in a virtual classroom.
 
definition 3: happening or operating through use of the internet rather than in the ordinary physical world.
Some educators see virtual learning as the way of the future.The company has recently set up its virtual store.
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