Synonyms for virtual
ˈvɜr tʃu əlvir·tu·al

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1. virtualadjective

   Synonyms:
   de facto

   Antonyms:
   real, legal, de jure

2. virtualadjective

   In C++, a virtual member function of a class.

   Synonyms:
   de facto

   Antonyms:
   real, legal, de jure

3. virtualadjective

   Nearly, almost. (A relatively recent corruption of meaning, attributed to misuse in advertising and media.)

   The angry peasants were a virtual army as they attacked the castle.

   Synonyms:
   de facto

   Antonyms:
   de jure, real, legal

4. virtualadjective

   Of something that is simulated in a computer or on-line.

   The virtual world of his computer game allowed character interaction.

   Synonyms:
   de facto

   Antonyms:
   real, de jure, legal

5. virtualadjective

   In object-oriented programming, capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.

   Synonyms:
   de facto

   Antonyms:
   real, legal, de jure

6. virtualadjective

   Related to technology.

   virtual communication

   Synonyms:
   de facto

   Antonyms:
   de jure, real, legal

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1. virtual

   Synonyms:
   potential, implied, constructive, practical, substantial, indirect, essential, implicit

   Antonyms:
   stated, expressed, categorical, direct, sensible, material, definite, developed, explicit

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1. virtual(a), practical(a)adjective

   being actually such in almost every respect

   "a practical failure"; "the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin"

   Antonyms:
   unessential, unrealistic, inessential

2. virtual(a)adjective

   existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact

   "a virtual dependence on charity"; "a virtual revolution"; "virtual reality"

   Antonyms:
   unessential, unrealistic, inessential

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1. virtualadjective

   Synonyms:
   potential, in essence or effect though not in fact

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1. virtualadjective

   Synonyms:
   potential, energizing, practical, essential

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1. List of paraphrases for "virtual":

   virtuelles, virtual-to-virtual, virtualized

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1. Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra:

   People have been making their coffee at home and pouring it into their favorite Starbucks cups, or taking their Starbucks mugs to their Zoom meetings or now, virtual coffee meets.

2. Daniel Hays:

   We might see some reduced spending and attendance in recognition of the opportunities to replace some interactions with virtual interactions.

3. Jose Barletta:

   It's more important than ever to wash your hands after having sexual relations, after masturbation, or virtual sex, it is important to disinfect keyboards, telephones, sex toys and whatever else you might be using, whether or not you are sharing these things with others.

4. Lochlainn Wilson:

   Eye-tracking is game-changing in VR. It allows for much more complex and subtle interaction than has been possible previously. By knowing exactly where the user is looking, characters in virtual reality can react to your gaze and return it naturally or avoid it or respond or question.

5. Yang Gang:

   Can you imagine trying to have two kids on virtual school in a two-bedroom apartment, and then trying to do work yourself ?