Virtual — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈvər-chə-wəl/ vir·tu·al

Meaning & Definition of Virtual

Virtual (adjective)

  1. being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
  2. being on or simulated on a computer or computer network
  3. occurring or existing primarily online

Virtual (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very close to being something without actually being it

    "Even after twenty years living on the same street the reclusive man was still a virtual stranger to his neighbors."

    similar: so-called, apparent, assumed, evident, ostensible, presumed, seeming, supposed, akin, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, approaching, approximating, close, equal, equivalent, fungible, identical, indistinguishable, interchangeable, selfsame, substitutable, formal, nominal, paper, titular
    opposite: actual, real, true

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Virtual

The most common words with a similar meaning to Virtual:

so-called, apparent, assumed, evident, ostensible, presumed, seeming, supposed, akin, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, approaching, approximating, close, equal, equivalent, fungible, identical, indistinguishable, interchangeable, selfsame, substitutable, formal, nominal, paper, titular

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Virtual

Words with the opposite meaning of Virtual:

actual, real, true

Origin & Etymology of Virtual

Middle English, efficacious, potential, from Medieval Latin virtualis, from Latin virtus strength, virtue

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Virtual

Words & Phrases Containing Virtual

virtual colonoscopy, virtual image, virtual memory, virtual private network, virtual reality

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual

What does "Virtual" mean?

"Virtual" means being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted. As an adjective, it is defined as: being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted.

What is another word for "Virtual"?

Other words for "Virtual" include so-called, apparent, assumed, evident, ostensible, presumed, seeming and supposed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Virtual" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Virtual"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Virtual". Common alternatives include so-called, apparent, assumed, evident, ostensible, presumed, seeming, supposed, akin and analogous.

What is the opposite of "Virtual"?

Antonyms of "Virtual" include actual, real and true.

How do you use "Virtual" in a sentence?

Examples of "Virtual" in a sentence: "Even after twenty years living on the same street the reclusive man was still a virtual stranger to his neighbors.".

Is "Virtual" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Virtual" is an adjective.

Is "Virtual" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Virtual" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Virtual"?

"Virtual" is pronounced /ˈvər-chə-wəl/ and divided into syllables as vir·tu·al.