Synonyms for virtual

Most common

digital · moral · de-facto · virtuous

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Adjective

Antonyms

actual, real, real-world

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.

   In fact a defeat on the battlefield, Tet was a virtual victory for the North, owing to its effect on public opinion.

Related words

Word family

virtually

Phrases

virtual market virtual currency pure virtual function pure virtual method virtual autism virtual backlot virtual function virtual machine monitor

Example sentences

• digital This camera can take a digital recording for you.
• moral Moral leadership is more powerful than any weapon.
• virtuous A virtuous person doesn't lie, cheat, or steal.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

moral²

7 letters

digital³

8 letters

implicit³, virtuous³

9 letters

potential³, essential³, practical³, cyberreal

12 letters

constructive³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (moral² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

virtuel

Italiano

virtuale