virtually

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English

Etymology

From Middle English vertually; equivalent to virtual +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəli/, [ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi]

Adverb

virtually (comparative more virtually, superlative most virtually)

1. Almost but not quite.

   Synonyms: as good as, more or less, nearly, practically
2. In essence or functionally, but not in fact, formally, or technically.

   Synonyms: effectively, practically

3. (Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) (algebra) Of a subgroup of finite index.
4. (Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) (topology) Of a covering space of finite degree.
5. By computer or in cyberspace.

   Synonyms: cyberly, digitally

Translations

References

• “virtually”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.