Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
virtual
Adjective
/ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əl/
Definition
Existing or occurring on computers or on the Internet.
Examples
- She attended a virtual meeting through her laptop.
- The virtual reality game was incredibly immersive.
- Many businesses have shifted to a virtual model due to the pandemic.
Meaning
The term ‘virtual’ refers to something that is not physically existing but is made to appear by software. In other contexts, it can also imply something that is almost or nearly as described, but not completely.
Synonyms
- Digital
- Online
- Simulated
- Near