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virtually

/ˈvɜːr.tʃu.ə.li/
vir · tu · al · ly
Adjective:virtual
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• adverb

1

Nearly or almost entirely; for all practical purposes, though not strictly or绝对ly so.

Example

"Traffic came to a standstill, making it virtually impossible to reach the airport on time."

2

By means of computer software, digital simulation, or a communications network such as the internet rather than in physical reality.

Example

"The international research team meets virtually every Tuesday to review their findings."

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• Nearby Words

virologist
virtual
virtualize
virtually
virtue
virtuoso
virtuous

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'virtual' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Medieval Latin 'virtualis' and Latin 'virtus' (meaning strength, power, or moral excellence). It originally meant 'in effect or essence, though not in formal fact', before also acquiring its modern digital sense in the late 20th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Virtually. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/virtually
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