virtually

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəli/, [ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi]

Adverb

virtually

1. Almost but not quite.

   Synonyms: as good as, more or less, nearly, practically

   With our Medicare supplemental insurance plan, there are virtually no claim forms to fill out. (Advertisement)

2. In essence or functionally, but not in fact, formally, or technically.

   Synonyms: effectively, practically

   virtually a member of the family

3. (algebra) Of a subgroup of finite index.
4. (topology) Of a covering space of finite degree.
5. By computer or in cyberspace.

   Synonyms: cyberly, digitally

Translations

• French: quasiment, pratiquement, pour ainsi dire
• German: nahezu, praktisch
• Italian: praticamente
• Portuguese: praticamente
• Russian: практически
• Spanish: prácticamente

Translations

• French: virtuellement
• Portuguese: virtualmente

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