virtually

Meanings

• adverb

  almost; in all but essential respects; nearly

  - "She has virtually finished her degree."
  - "The new product is virtually identical to the old one."
  - "He has virtually no chance of winning the race."

• adjective

  functioning or operating effectively in most respects, but not fully; nearly

  - "The system is virtually operational."
  - "The patient is virtually out of danger."
  - "The project is virtually complete."

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Pronunciation

1. [ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

as good as

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with virtually
virtually , hurrully , furloughly , curlily , perjurily

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Homophones

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1. virtually (English) : having moral excellence; virtuous
   

2. virtually (English) : a person who has attained moral excellence
   

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Variants

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virtually

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Forms

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virtually (adverb): functions or operates effectively in most respects, but not fully, virtually (adjective): almost; in all but essential respects; nearly

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Etymology

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from the Latin word virtualis meaning 'real, existing, or effective'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'virtual' comes from the Latin word 'virtualis', which means 'real, existing, or effective'.

2. The first known use of the term 'virtual' in the English language was in the 15th century.

3. Virtual reality was first developed in the late 1960s by Ivan Sutherland.

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Related Concepts

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1. virtual reality: A simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world, generated by a computer. Users can interact with the virtual environment as if they were physically present.

2. virtual environment: A simulated or artificial environment created with software, allowing users to interact with it as if they were in the real world.

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Culture

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The term 'virtually' has been used extensively in literature and science, particularly in the context of virtual reality and virtual environments.

How to Memorize "virtually"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with 'virtually' on one side and 'completely' on the other. 'Virtually' represents almost or nearly, while 'completely' represents 100%.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'virtually' with 'nearly' or 'almost'.
   - Visualize a situation where something is almost finished but not quite.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'virtual': 'Virtually' is 'Real' but 'almost' Perfect.

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