virtual
word
/ˈvɝtʃuəɫ/
VUR-choo-uhl
/vˈɜːtʃuːəl/
VUR-choo-uhl
Definition
Something that exists or is done on computers or the internet, not physically in the real world. It can also mean something that is almost or nearly a certain thing.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in technology contexts: 'virtual meeting', 'virtual reality', 'virtual assistant'. Also used more generally to mean 'almost' (e.g., 'a virtual guarantee'). Usually formal or neutral. Do not confuse with 'literal' or 'real'.
Spanish: virtualPortuguese (BR): virtualPortuguese (PT): virtualChinese (Simplified): 虚拟的Chinese (Traditional): 虛擬的Hindi: आभासीArabic: افتراضيBengali: ভার্চুয়ালRussian: виртуальныйJapanese: バーチャルVietnamese: ảoKorean: 가상Turkish: sanalUrdu: ورچوئلIndonesian: virtual
Example Sentences
Many people enjoy virtual reality games.
basic
Losing my phone would be a virtual disaster for me.
natural
She works as a virtual assistant.
basic
We had a virtual class yesterday.
basic
Let’s schedule a virtual coffee chat next week.
natural
After a year online, I feel like a virtual expert.
natural