virtual
gb/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl/ us/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl/
B1
Inglese
~ 1700
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
B1
property
1
existing digitally, not physically
Happening or made by computers and not in the real world.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is virtual
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'virtual' with 'almost' (another meaning) and may say 'a virtual book' when they mean 'an e-book' or 'digital book'.
Sinonimi
digital (Refers to things represented in binary form; often overlaps when describing online or computer-based environments.)
|
online (Emphasizes being connected to or taking place on the internet specifically.)
Contrari
physical (Refers to things that exist in the real, tangible world.)
Collocazioni
virtual reality
|virtual meeting
|virtual classroom
|virtual environment
|virtual assistant
Temi
technology
|internet
|communication
Esempi
- The company held a virtual meeting with employees across the globe.
- Virtual reality headsets can make you feel like you are inside a game.
- Many schools now offer virtual classrooms for remote students.
- She created a virtual gallery to showcase her artwork online.
- The tour of the museum was entirely virtual.
Esempi per chi studia
- We had a virtual class yesterday.
- I played a game in virtual reality.
- The shop has a virtual tour.
- He met his friend in a virtual chat room.
- Our teacher gave us a virtual lesson.
adjective
B2
property
2
almost but not exactly something
Almost true or almost the same as something, but not exactly.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is a virtual [noun]
Errore comune:
Learners may mistakenly use 'virtual' here to mean 'digital', causing confusion in contexts like 'virtual certainty'.
Sinonimi
practically (Informal synonym meaning 'almost', often used for emphasis rather than precision.)
|
nearly (A more neutral synonym emphasizing closeness to being something.)
Contrari
actual (Means real in fact, not just almost.)
Collocazioni
virtual certainty
|virtual monopoly
|virtual stranger
Temi
general
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The team's victory was a virtual certainty by halftime.
- Her promotion makes her the virtual head of the department.
- The loss of data was a virtual disaster for the project.
- He is a virtual stranger to me despite living nearby.
- This change represents a virtual revolution in the industry.
Esempi per chi studia
- It is a virtual certainty that it will rain.
- He is a virtual leader of the group.
- This is a virtual end to our plan.
- She is a virtual expert on the topic.
- The game was a virtual tie.
Grammatica
Forma base
virtual
IPA
GB/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl/
US/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl/
Sillabe e accento
vir - tu - al (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (vir)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: virtual
Famiglia di parole
Core family
virtually
adverb B1
Related words
virtualize
verb C1
virtualization
noun
Advanced or less common
virtuality
noun
Espressioni
virtual assistant
1/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl əsˈɪstənt/
fixed phrase
technical
remote helper via computer or internet
A person or computer program that helps you with tasks from a distance using the internet.
Esempi
- She hired a virtual assistant to manage her emails and calendar.
- Siri is a popular example of a virtual assistant.
virtual meeting
1/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl mˈitɪŋ/
fixed phrase
meeting held online via internet tools
A meeting that happens on the internet using video or sound instead of in person.
Esempi
- We have a virtual meeting every Monday morning.
- The team decided to hold a virtual meeting to save travel costs.
virtual reality
1/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
technical
computer-made interactive 3D world
A computer-made place that feels real when you use special equipment like goggles and headphones.
Esempi
- Virtual reality can make you feel like you're in another place.
- Virtual reality can make you feel like you are walking on another planet.
- He tried a virtual reality game at the store.
- The training program uses virtual reality to simulate dangerous situations.