being such in power, force, or effect, though not actually or expressly such: a virtual dependence on charity.
Optics.
noting an image formed by the apparent convergence of rays geometrically, but not actually, prolonged, as the image formed by a mirror (opposed to real).
noting a focus of a system forming virtual images.
temporarily simulated or extended by computer software: a virtual disk in RAM;virtual storage on a hard disk;a 3D virtual world.
existing, seen, or happening online or on a computer screen, rather than in person or in the physical world: You can take a virtual tour of the museum before your visit.I've started working out with a virtual personal trainer.
Origin of virtual
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin virtuālis, equivalent to Latin virtu(s) “maleness, worth” + -ālis adjective suffix; see virtue, -al1
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Astounding Stories of Super-Science July 1930|Various
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Of which dedication the virtual significance to Sir Walter might be translated thus.
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British Dictionary definitions for virtual
virtual
/ (ˈvɜːtʃʊəl) /
adjective
having the essence or effect but not the appearance or form ofa virtual revolution
physicsbeing, relating to, or involving a virtual imagea virtual focus
computingof or relating to virtual storagevirtual memory
of or relating to a computer technique by which a person, wearing a headset or mask, has the experience of being in an environment created by the computer, and of interacting with and causing changes in it
rarecapable of producing an effect through inherent power or virtue
physicsdesignating or relating to a particle exchanged between other particles that are interacting by a field of forcea virtual photon See also exchange force
Word Origin for virtual
C14: from Medieval Latin virtuālis effective, from Latin virtūsvirtue