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virtual

/ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/adjective3 syllables

Virtual means: being actually such in almost every respect.

Synonyms for virtual5

adjective, as in being actually such in almost every respect

practical, realistic

adjective, as in existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact

essential

also used for virtual

de facto, cyberreal

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What does virtual mean?2

adjective

1

being actually such in almost every respect“a practical failure”

2

existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact“a virtual dependence on charity”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Virtual in a sentence

  • Iran blocked virtual private networks, which give complete internet access to users.frpzzd
  • I couldn't find my non-virtual address book until only a few minutes ago.unknown
  • The virtual birthday parties entertained the kids and made it a memorable birthday.Hybrid
  • Can you work effectively in a virtual team?Amastan
  • Virtual memory is a memory management technique developed for multitasking kernels.qdii
  • Full body scanners perform a virtual strip search.Spamster
  • Tatoeba is a virtual site where a lot of actual time is spent.AlanF_US
  • This virtual problem is blown out of proportion.fekundulo

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.