B2 noun Neutral

virtual

/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/

Relating to something that is created by computer software and appears to exist in the physical world, or something that is almost exactly the same as a particular thing in effect, though not in official name.

Beispiele

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1

I took a virtual tour of the Louvre museum while sitting on my couch.

I used a computer simulation to visit the Louvre gallery from my sofa.

2

The government has implemented a virtual border to monitor trade more efficiently.

The authorities established a digital system for tracking commerce instead of a physical wall.

3

He is a virtual unknown in the tech industry despite his talent.

He is practically a stranger to the technology world even though he is very gifted.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
virtuality
Verb
virtualize
Adverb
virtually
Adjektiv
virtual
Verwandt
virtualization
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'V' in Virtual as standing for 'Video' or 'Visual'—it is something you see on a screen, but you cannot touch.

Schnelles Quiz

The team held a ______ meeting to discuss the new project since they were all working from different countries.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: virtual

Beispiele

1

I took a virtual tour of the Louvre museum while sitting on my couch.

everyday

I used a computer simulation to visit the Louvre gallery from my sofa.

2

The government has implemented a virtual border to monitor trade more efficiently.

formal

The authorities established a digital system for tracking commerce instead of a physical wall.

3

He is a virtual unknown in the tech industry despite his talent.

informal

He is practically a stranger to the technology world even though he is very gifted.

4

Researchers utilized virtual environments to observe participant behavior in controlled scenarios.

academic

Scientists used digital simulations to study how people act in specific, created situations.

5

Our company transitioned to a virtual workspace to reduce rental costs and increase flexibility.

business

Our firm started using online collaboration tools instead of a physical office to save money.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
virtuality
Verb
virtualize
Adverb
virtually
Adjektiv
virtual
Verwandt
virtualization

Häufige Kollokationen

virtual reality a computer-generated 3D environment
virtual assistant software that performs tasks or services for an individual
virtual meeting a conference held over the internet
virtual certainty something that is almost 100% sure to happen
virtual memory a computing technique that uses hardware and software to compensate for physical RAM

Häufige Phrasen

virtual reality

a computer simulation of a real or imaginary world

a virtual impossibility

something that is nearly impossible to achieve

virtual office

a business location that exists only in cyberspace

Wird oft verwechselt mit

virtual vs virtuous

Virtuous relates to high moral standards or being a good person, while virtual relates to digital simulations.

virtual vs virtually

Virtually is an adverb usually meaning 'almost,' whereas virtual is an adjective describing the nature of an object.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'virtual' when describing things that happen online (like meetings or tours) or to emphasize that a situation is effectively true even if not strictly defined that way.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse 'virtual' with 'virtuous.' Additionally, they sometimes use 'virtual' when they mean 'virtually' (the adverb) to modify a verb.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'V' in Virtual as standing for 'Video' or 'Visual'—it is something you see on a screen, but you cannot touch.

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Wortherkunft

Originates from the Medieval Latin 'virtualis,' which meant having the power or effect of something, even if the thing itself wasn't present.

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun). It is generally non-gradable; something is usually either virtual or it isn't. Does not have a plural form when used as an adjective.
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Kultureller Kontext

In the post-2020 era, 'virtual' has become a standard term in global culture to describe remote work and digital social interactions.

Schnelles Quiz

The team held a ______ meeting to discuss the new project since they were all working from different countries.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: virtual

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