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