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Definition virtual in British English

virtual adjective

adjective
/ˈvɜː(r)tʃʊəl/
1

almost the same as the thing that is mentioned

Example

The company had created a virtual monopoly.

Example

Business has come to a virtual standstill.

Example

Over the years they had become virtual strangers.

Example

The servants rarely leave the house and live like virtual prisoners.

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2

created by computers, or appearing on computers or the Internet

Example

Students would get their degrees from virtual universities.

Example

a virtual community

Example

a virtual pet

Definition virtual in British English