Meaning

15 senses
  1. (not comparable)In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.

    In fact a defeat on the battlefield, Tet was a virtual victory for the North, owing to its effect on public opinion.

    Virtual addressing allows computer applications to believe that there is much more physical memory than actually exists.

    virtuell, eigentlich

    сло́вноslóvno, бу́дто быbúdto by

    я́к биják by

    existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact

  2. (not comparable)For practical purposes, though not technically; almost complete, very near.

    The angry peasants were a virtual army as they attacked the castle.

    fast, praktisch wie

  3. (not comparable)Operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present.

    a virtual assistant a virtual personal trainer

  4. (not comparable)Simulated in a computer and/or online.

    virtual machine virtual memory virtual private network

    The virtual world of his computer game allowed character interaction.

    computersimuliert

    виртуа́льныйvirtuálʹnyj

    віртуальнийvirtualʹnyj

  5. (not comparable)Of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.

    виртуа́льныйvirtuálʹnyj

    віртуа́льнийvirtuálʹnyj

  6. (not comparable)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.

    virtual displacement virtual work

  7. (not comparable)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.

  8. (not comparable)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.

  9. (not comparable, particle)Pertaining to particles in temporary existence due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

  10. (not comparable)Of a quantum state: having an intermediate, short-lived, and unobservable nature.

  11. (not comparable, obsolete)Having efficacy or power due to some natural qualities.

  12. Having efficacy or power due to some natural qualities.

    (also, figuratively, not comparable, obsolete, specifically)Of a plant or other thing: having strong healing powers; virtuous.

Examples

63 sentences
  1. Tom and Mary went on a virtual date.

    Том із Мері пішли на віртуальне побачення.

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  2. Have you ever experienced virtual reality?

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  3. Have you ever tried virtual reality?

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  4. I have never experienced virtual reality.

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  5. Will you join the virtual meeting?

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Translations

9 languages
Українська
By meaning 3
in effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality:
simulated in a computer and/or online:
of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass:
Русский
By meaning 2
in effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality:
simulated in a computer and/or online:
Deutsch
By meaning 3
in effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality:
for practical purposes, though not technically:
simulated in a computer and/or online:
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