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Synonyms practical


the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin.
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a virtual dependence on charity.
a virtual revolution.
virtual reality.

Examples of virtual

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Often, everyone can play for free-and then buy virtual goods and special powers.
From the businessweek.com
The society also offers a virtual Team in Training for those outside of Wichita.
From the kansas.com
Each lesson is assisted by virtual mermaids, ducks, mice and other Disney icons.
From the economist.com
However, the most fascinating part of the 4S is Siri, Apple's virtual assistant.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
Virtual mirror technology also means those 3D wall screens augment your reality.
From the nzherald.co.nz
No matter what virtual can never even come close to comparing to the real thing.
From the economist.com
Even some government websites would blink out, replaced by virtual closed signs.
From the cnn.com
If Zynga can develop full control over the virtual money supply, it can be huge.
From the techcrunch.com
The notorious madam spent the last two decades of her life as a virtual recluse.
From the kentucky.com
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  • Virtual(a): being actually such in almost every respect; "a practical failure"; "the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin"
  • Virtual(a): existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact; "a virtual dependence on charity"; "a virtual revolution"; "virtual reality"
  • (virtually) in essence or effect but not in fact; "the strike virtually paralyzed the city"; "I'm virtually broke"
  • (virtually) about: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the ...
  • The term virtual is a concept applied in many fields with somewhat differing connotations, and also, differing denotations.
  • The word virtual has been applied to computing and information technology with various meanings.
  • Numerous philosophers have advanced conceptions of the virtual.
  • (Virtuality (Rush song)) "Virtuality" is a song from the progressive rock band Rush and was released as the fourth single from their 1996 album Test for Echo. The song peaked at #16 on the U.S. Its lyrics deal of how the Internet technology affect the way relationships are carried on.
  • (Virtuality (software design)) Virtuality is a term used by Ted Nelson for what he considers the central issues of software design. "Virtuality" refers to the seeming of anything, as opposed to its reality. (This has been the dictionary meaning of "virtuality" since at least the 18th century). ...