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virtual

vir·tu·al [ vúrchoo əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. being something in practice: being something in effect even if not in reality or not conforming to the generally accepted definition of the term

2. generated by computer: simulated by a computer for reasons of economics, convenience, or performance

3. physics hypothetical: describes a particle whose existence is suggested to explain observed phenomena, but is not proven or directly observable

4. comput relating to data storage management technique: describes a technique of moving data between storage areas or media to create the impression that a computer has a storage capacity greater than it actually has

[14th century. < medieval Latin virtualis< Latin virtus (see virtue)]
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