Virtual

//ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəl//

Definitions

adj

1
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.
Similar
de facto
Opposite
actual real
2
For practical purposes, though not technically; almost complete, very near.
The angry peasants were a virtual army as they attacked the castle.
3
Operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present.
a virtual assistant a virtual personal trainer

1
Preceded by the: that which is imitated or simulated rather than existing in fact or reality; (countable) an instance of this.
2
A virtual (adjective adjective, sense 3.3) member function of a class.

Word Origin

PIE word *wiHrós The adjective is derived from Middle English vertual, virtual [and other forms], from Old French vertüal, vertüelle (modern French virtuel), or from their etymon Medieval Latin virtu...

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