virtually
/ˈvɜːrtʃuəli/adverb★Intermediate
general
almost entirely or in essence
The project was completed virtually on time.
The project was finished almost exactly when it was supposed to be.
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Often used to emphasize that something is nearly complete or true in essence.
💻Technology
technical
using or relating to virtual technology (e.g., virtual reality)
The company held a virtually immersive training session.
The training session used virtual reality to create an immersive experience.
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In tech contexts, this refers to digital simulations or online environments.
Collocations
virtually impossibleextremely unlikely to happenvirtually certainalmost definitely truevirtually indistinguishablenearly identical
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'virtually' to describe something that is almost entirely true or complete.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'virtualis' (relating to virtue or potential), via French 'virtuel'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to emphasize near-completeness or to describe digital/online environments.
Word Breakdown
virtue
potential or essence
root-ally
in a manner
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