virtual
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: virtuals
Sense 1
In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
Về bản chất hoặc hiện thực, chứ không phải trên thực tế
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
For practical purposes, though not technically; almost complete, very near.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Preceded by the: that which is imitated or simulated rather than existing in fact or reality; (countable) an instance of this.
Điều được mô phỏng hoặc giả lập thay vì tồn tại trên thực tế
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Preceded by the: that which is imitated or simulated rather than existing in fact or reality; (countable) an instance of this. — That which is simulated in a computer and/or online; virtual reality; (countable) an instance of this; specifically (gambling), a computer simulation of a real-world sport such as horse racing.
Điều được mô phỏng hoặc giả lập thay vì tồn tại trên thực tế
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “virtual” mean?
In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
Is “virtual” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.