Virtually: meaning, definitions and examples
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virtually
[ หvษหtjสษli ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น virtualmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคญเคพเคธเฅ เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช praktisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara virtual
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฐะบัะธัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ praktycznie
๐ฏ๐ต ไบๅฎไธ
๐ซ๐ท virtuellement
๐ช๐ธ virtualmente
๐น๐ท neredeyse
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ค์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฑูุจุงู
๐จ๐ฟ prakticky
๐ธ๐ฐ prakticky
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ไน
๐ธ๐ฎ praktiฤno
๐ฎ๐ธ nรกnast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตะณัะทัะฝะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแฅแขแแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ demษk olar ki
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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.
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