Virtual: meaning, definitions and examples
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virtual
[ หvษหtสสษl ]
reality
Existing only in a virtual form or as a simulation; not physically existing but made by software to appear to do so.
Synonyms
computer-generated, digital, simulated.
Examples of usage
- In the virtual world of online gaming, players can interact with each other through their avatars.
- Virtual reality technology allows users to experience immersive digital environments.
- The virtual tour of the museum provides a lifelike experience without actually visiting the physical location.
effect
Very close to being something without actually being it; almost or nearly such.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The virtual certainty of his victory in the competition was evident from his strong performance in the earlier rounds.
- She had a virtual monopoly on the market, controlling a vast majority of the industry.
Translations
Translations of the word "virtual" in other languages:
๐ต๐น virtual
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคญเคพเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช virtuell
๐ฎ๐ฉ virtual
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััััะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wirtualny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใใฃใซ
๐ซ๐ท virtuel
๐ช๐ธ virtual
๐น๐ท sanal
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฑุงุถู
๐จ๐ฟ virtuรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ virtuรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ่ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ virtualen
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฝndar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะธัััะฐะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแฃแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ virtual
๐ฒ๐ฝ virtual
Etymology
The word 'virtual' originated from the Latin word 'virtus' meaning 'excellence' or 'virtue.' Its use in English dates back to the late 14th century, evolving to mean 'influencing by physical virtues or capabilities' in the 15th century. The modern sense of 'existing in essence or effect, though not in actual fact' emerged in the late 15th century. With the rise of technology, 'virtual' took on the meaning of 'existing in a virtual form or as a simulation' in the late 20th century.