Virtually: meaning, definitions and examples

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virtually

[ ˈvəːtjʊəli ]

^{Context #1}

in a practical sense

almost; nearly. Used to emphasize that a statement or description is almost accurate or true.

Synonyms

almost, essentially, nearly, practically

Examples of usage

The movie was virtually identical to the book.
She could virtually see the finish line.

^{Context #2}

using computer technology

in a way that is simulated by computer technology; digitally.

Synonyms

digitally, electronically, online

Examples of usage

The team met virtually over video conference.
He attended the virtual event online.

Translations

Translations of the word "virtually" in other languages:

🇵🇹 virtualmente

🇮🇳 आभासी रूप से

🇩🇪 praktisch

🇮🇩 secara virtual

🇺🇦 практично

🇵🇱 praktycznie

🇯🇵 事実上

🇫🇷 virtuellement

🇪🇸 virtualmente

🇹🇷 neredeyse

🇰🇷 사실상

🇸🇦 تقريباً

🇨🇿 prakticky

🇸🇰 prakticky

🇨🇳 几乎

🇸🇮 praktično

🇮🇸 nánast

🇰🇿 негізінен

🇬🇪 პრაქტიკულად

🇦🇿 demək olar ki

🇲🇽 virtualmente

Word origin

The word 'virtually' originated from the Latin word 'virtus', meaning 'virtue' or 'excellence'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'in essence' or 'in effect'. The adverbial sense of 'virtually' in the context of using computer technology emerged with the rise of digital advancements in the late 20th century.