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virtually

 

[ หˆvษ™หtjสŠษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น virtualmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคญเคพเคธเฅ€ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช praktisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara virtual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะบั‚ะธั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ praktycznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบ‹ๅฎŸไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท virtuellement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ virtualmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neredeyse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์‹ค์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฑูŠุจุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prakticky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prakticky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ ไนŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praktiฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกnast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะณั–ะทั–ะฝะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ demษ™k olar ki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ virtualmente

Etymology

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.

See also: virtualization.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,198, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.