Virtual

/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A virtual system, environment, or entity.

The game created a vibrant virtual populated with various characters.

adjective

Not physically existing as such but made by software to appear to do so.

The virtual reality experience allowed players to explore a 3D world.

Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition.

The virtual absence of noise in the library made it a perfect study spot.

Existing or occurring on computers or on the Internet.

Many businesses now hold virtual meetings to connect with remote employees.

Middle English: from late Latin virtualis, from Latin virtus 'virtuous, worth' (see virtue).

virtual reality

a simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world.

virtual meeting

a meeting conducted in a virtual environment, often over the internet.

virtual assistant

a person who provides services to businesses from a remote location.

virtual learning

an educational process that takes place over the internet.

virtue

behavior showing high moral standards.

virtualization

the creation of a virtual version of something.

virtuoso

a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.

referring to something that is not real but is accepted or used for all practical purposes.

That place feels virtual, like a movie set rather than reality.

used to describe online interactions or social presence.

I only know him from virtual life; we've never met in person.