virtual

adjective
UK: /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/
US: /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/

  1. Almost real; existing only on computers or the Internet.

    1. We had a virtual meeting to discuss the project.
    2. The virtual tour of the museum was surprisingly realistic, allowing us to explore its halls from home.

  2. Used to describe something that exists in effect, though not in actual fact.

    1. The company was in virtual bankruptcy.
    2. After the team lost their star player, their chances of winning became a virtual impossibility.

Synonyms

effective digital practical online simulated
virtual noun

  1. An environment simulated by a computer.

    1. He entered the virtual world.
    2. The game creates a virtual environment for players to interact with.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "virtual" in English means: Almost real; existing only on computers or the Internet., Used to describe something that exists in effect, though not in actual fact..

The phonetic transcription of "virtual" is /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/ in British English and /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "virtual": effective, digital, practical, online, simulated.

Example usage of "virtual": "We had a virtual meeting to discuss the project.". More examples on the page.