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Meaning
Adj
●
In effect or
essence
,
rather than
in fact
or
reality
; also,
imitated
, simulated.
●
For
practical
purposes
, though not
technically
; almost
complete
, very near.
●
In Computing:
Operating using a
computer
and/or
online
rather than
physically
present.
●
In Computing:
Simulated in a
computer
and/or
online.
●
In Computing & Object-oriented programming:
Of a
class
member
:
capable
of being
overridden
with a different
implementation
in a subclass.
●
In Mechanics:
Pertaining to a
theoretical
infinitesimal
velocity
in a
mechanical
system that does not
violate
the system's
constraints
; also, of other
physical quantities
:
resulting
from such a
velocity
.
●
In Physics:
Pertaining to a
theoretical
quality of something which would
produce
an
observable
effect if
counteracting
factors such as
friction
are
disregarded
;
specifically
, of a
head
of water:
producing
a certain
pressure
if
friction
, etc; is
disregarded
.
●
In Optics & Physics:
Chiefly in
virtual focus
: of a focus or point: from which
light
or other
radiation
apparently
emanates
; also, of an
image
:
produced
by
light
that
appears
to
diverge
from a point beyond the
reflecting
or
refracting
surface.
●
In Particle physics & Physics:
Pertaining to
particles
in
temporary
existence
due to the Heisenberg
uncertainty
principle.
●
In Physics & Quantum mechanics:
Of a
quantum state
: having an
intermediate
,
short-lived
, and
unobservable
nature.
●
Having
efficacy
or power due to some natural qualities.
Of a
plant
or other
thing
: having strong
healing
powers
; virtuous.
●
Having the power of
acting
without the
agency
of some
material
or
measurable
thing
;
possessing
invisible
efficacy.
●
Producing, or able to
produce
, some result; effective, efficacious.
●
Synonym of
virtuous
(“full of
virtue
; having
excellent
moral
character”)
Noun
●
Preceded by the: that which is
imitated
or
simulated
rather than
existing
in fact
or
reality
; (countable) an
instance
of this.
●
In Gambling:
Preceded by the: that which is
imitated
or
simulated
rather than
existing
in fact
or
reality
; (countable) an
instance
of this.
That which is
simulated
in a
computer
and/or
online;
virtual reality
; (countable) an
instance
of this;
specifically
(gambling), a
computer simulation
of a
real-world
sport
such as
horse
racing.
●
In Programming:
A
virtual
(adjective
sense
3.3)
member function
of a class.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
virtual
English
virtualis
Latin
virtus
Latin
vir
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Virtuous
Vertual
Virtuall
Vertuall
De Facto
Antonyms
Actual
Real
True
Veritable
Related
Digital
Imaginary
Interactive
Simulated
Online
Global
Electronic
Vr
Mobile
Remote
Physical
Computerized
Cyberspace
Web
Immersive
Computer
Simulator
Cyber
Tangible
Multimedia
Communal
Networked
Internet
Holographic
Dynamic
Simulation
3d
Sandbox
Metaphorical
Miniature
Robotic
Veritable
Offline
Active
Programmable
Asynchronous
Connect
Intangible
Invisible
Smart
Functional
Social
Private
Automated
Matrix
Telepresence
Theoretical
Local
Holodeck
Portable
Interface
Fictional
Desktop
Personal
Augmented Reality
Mixed Reality
Online Learning
Ubiquitous Computing
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