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virtual

/ˈvɵːtʃuəl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to a virtual or artificial environment.

    - "The virtual tour of the museum allowed visitors to explore different exhibits from the comfort of their homes."
    - "Virtual reality headsets provide an immersive experience for gaming and education."
  • adjective

    Represented electronically rather than in physical form.

    - "Virtual currencies like Bitcoin are not physically present but exist only in digital form."
    - "The virtual assistant can help you manage your schedule and answer queries."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/



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Antonyms

real
Synonyms

de facto
Rhymes
Words rhyming with virtual
virtual , adjure , endure , ensure , fureal , imparel , inquire , lure , mature , obdurate , pareil , perdure , prelude , pursuade , reverie , sequel , squire , surreal , tire , tour , transmute , ture , uranium , venerate , verity , wanderlust
Variants
List of all variants of virtual that leads to same result
virtual , virtual colonography , virtual colonoscopy , virtual image , virtual images , virtual memories , virtual memory , virtual storage , virtual private network , virtual private networks , virtual realities , virtual reality
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'virtus' meaning 'manliness' or 'power'. The term 'virtual' started to be used in the late 15th century with the meaning 'acting in place of' or 'substituting for'.

Trivia
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  1. The first known use of the term 'virtual' in the context of computers was in 1936 by Alan Turing in his paper 'Computing Machinery and Intelligence'.

  2. The term 'virtual' was popularized in the 1990s with the rise of virtual reality technology.

  3. Virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have no physical form and exist only as digital entries in a database.

Related Concepts
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  1. Augmented Reality: A technology that superimposes digital information on the real world, creating an enhanced experience for the user.

  2. Virtual Reality: A computer-generated simulated environment that can be experienced through sensory stimuli, such as sight, sound, touch, and smell.

  3. Telepresence: The use of technology to create a remote presence, allowing individuals to be present or communicate in a location other than their physical one.

Culture
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The term 'virtual' has been widely used in various fields, including technology, education, and entertainment. Virtual environments, such as virtual reality and virtual worlds, have revolutionized the way we interact and communicate. In literature, virtual realities and virtual worlds have been explored in works like 'Snow Crash' and 'Ready Player One'. In music, artists have created virtual concerts and tours to connect with fans.

How to Memorize "virtual"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a computer-generated world that you can explore. Visualize yourself interacting with objects and people in this world.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'virtual' with the word 'digital'. Remember that virtual environments and digital technologies are closely related.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'VR' to remember the meaning of 'Virtual'. V stands for 'Virtual Environment' or 'Virtual Reality'.

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