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41virtual — virtuality, n. /verr chooh euhl/, adj. 1. being such in power, force, or effect, though not actually or expressly such: a virtual dependence on charity. 2. Optics. a. noting an image formed by the apparent convergence of rays geometrically, but… …
42virtual — vir|tu|al [ˈvə:tʃuəl US ˈvə:r ] adj [only before noun] [Date: 1300 1400; : Medieval Latin; Origin: virtualis having certain qualities or powers , from Latin virtus; VIRTUE] 1.) very nearly a particular thing ▪ Car ownership is a virtual necessity …
43virtual — [[t]vɜ͟ː(r)tʃuəl[/t]] ADJ: ADJ n You can use virtual to indicate that something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true. Argentina came to a virtual standstill while the game was being played... He claimed to be a… …
44virtual — vir•tu•al [[t]ˈvɜr tʃu əl[/t]] adj. 1) being such in force or effect, though not actually or expressly such: reduced to virtual poverty[/ex] 2) a) opt noting an optical image formed by the apparent convergence of rays geometrically, but not… …
45virtual — 1. adjective /ˈvɜːtʃuəl,ˈvɝtʃuəl/ a) In effect or essence, if not in fact or reality; imitated, simulated. In fact a defeat on the battlefield, Tet was a virtual victory for the North, owing to its effect on public opinion. b) Nearly …
46virtual — 01. My daughter has a computer program with a [virtual] pet cat that she feeds and plays with. 02. Great Britain has immigrants from [virtually] every country in the world. 03. Children working in some parts of the developing world are [virtual]… …
47virtual — adjective 1) a virtual guarantee Syn: effective, in effect, near, near enough, essential, practical, to all intents and purposes 2) a virtual shopping environment Syn: simulated, artificial, imitation, make believe …
48virtual — [ˈvɜːtʃʊəl] adj 1) very close to a particular condition, quality etc Over the years they had become virtual strangers.[/ex] It s a virtual impossibility.[/ex] 2) computing created or shown by computers, or existing on computers or on the Internet …
49virtual — /ˈvɜtʃuəl / (say verchoohuhl) adjective 1. being such in power, force, or effect, although not actually or expressly such: he was reduced to virtual poverty. 2. Optics a. denoting an image formed by the apparent convergence of rays geometrically… …
50virtual — Existing not in actual fact or form, but in essence or effect in the mind, especially as a product of the imagination or of illusion. Also see mirror, new media, simulation, truth, universal artwork, virtual museum, virtual reality, and… …
