VIRTUAL


Meaning of VIRTUAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvər-chə-wəl, -chəl; ˈvərch-wəl ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, efficacious, potential, from Medieval Latin virtualis, from Latin virtus strength, virtue

Date: 15th century

1. : being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted

a virtual dictator

2. : of, relating to, or using virtual memory

3. : of, relating to, or being a hypothetical particle whose existence is inferred from indirect evidence

virtual photons

— compare real 3

4. : being on or simulated on a computer or computer network

print or virtual books

a virtual keyboard

as

a. : occurring or existing primarily online

a virtual library

virtual shopping

b. : of, relating to, or existing within a virtual reality

a virtual world

a virtual tour

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.