Virtural vs. Virtual: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 6, 2023
"Virtural" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "Virtual," denoting something simulated or extended by computer software.
Which is correct: Virtural or Virtual
How to spell Virtual?
Virtural is Incorrect
Virtual is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Virtual Reality" (VR), both without an extra 'r'.
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Oct 04, 2023
Think of "virtue" as the base, minus the "e", then add "al".
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Oct 04, 2023
Consider the pronunciation: /ˈvɜːr.tʃuː.əl/; the extra 'r' in "virtural" doesn't fit.
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Oct 04, 2023
Visualize a computer with the word "Virtual" displayed, emphasizing technology.
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Oct 04, 2023
Link "virtual" to other tech terms: "virtual machine", "virtual memory" — none use the "virtural" spelling.
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Oct 04, 2023
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Virtural and Virtual Definitions
Virtual
Of, relating to, or involving virtual memory.
The system has virtual storage capabilities.
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Sep 11, 2023
Virtual
Of, relating to, or using virtualization.
We use virtual servers to save on hardware costs.
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Sep 11, 2023
Virtual
Existing in essence but not in actual form.
Virtual images are formed by reflections.
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Sep 11, 2023
Virtual
Being so in almost every respect; nearly.
He's a virtual expert in the topic.
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Sep 11, 2023
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Virtual
Existing or resulting in essence or effect though not in actual fact, form, or name
The virtual extinction of the buffalo.
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Virtual
Existing in the mind, especially as a product of the imagination. Used in literary criticism of a text.
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Virtual
Relating to or existing in virtual reality
A virtual encounter in a chatroom.
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Virtual
In effect or essence, if not in fact or reality; imitated, simulated.
In fact a defeat on the battlefield, Tet was a virtual victory for the North, owing to its effect on public opinion.
Virtual addressing allows applications to believe that there is much more physical memory than actually exists.
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Virtual
Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or measurable part; potential.
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Virtual
Nearly, almost. (A relatively recent development in meaning)
The angry peasants were a virtual army as they attacked the castle.
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Virtual
Simulated in a computer or online.
The virtual world of his computer game allowed character interaction.
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Virtual
Operating by computer or in cyberspace; not physically present.
A virtual assistant
A virtual personal trainer
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Virtual
Capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.
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Virtual
(physics) Pertaining to particles in temporary existence due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
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Virtual
(gambling) A computer simulation of a real-world sport such as horse racing.
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Virtual
Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or sensible part; potential; energizing.
Heat and cold have a virtual transition, without communication of substance.
Every kind that lives,Fomented by his virtual power, and warmed.
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Virtual
Being in essence or effect, not in fact; as, the virtual presence of a man in his agent or substitute.
A thing has a virtual existence when it has all the conditions necessary to its actual existence.
To mask by slight differences in the manners a virtual identity in the substance.
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Virtual
Being actually such in almost every respect;
A practical failure
The once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin
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Virtual
Being such in essence or effect though not in actual fact;
A virtual dependence on charity
A virtual revolution
Virtual reality
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Virtual
Created, simulated, or carried on by means of a computer.
Virtual classrooms are common nowadays.
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Sep 11, 2023
FAQs
What is the root word of Virtual?
The root is "virtue" with the suffix "-al".
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Oct 04, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Virtual?
No specific conjunction is tied to "virtual"; depends on context.
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Oct 04, 2023
Which vowel is used before Virtual?
The indefinite article "a" is used: "a virtual".
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Oct 04, 2023
Why is it called Virtual?
Derived from "virtue," it denotes possessing qualities in essence but not in actuality.
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Which preposition is used with Virtual?
Depends on context; e.g., "in a virtual world."
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What is the verb form of Virtual?
There isn't a standard verb form of "virtual."
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Is the Virtual term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically but isn't inherently a metaphor.
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Oct 04, 2023
How is Virtual used in a sentence?
The virtual meeting allowed participants from around the world to join.
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Oct 04, 2023
Which article is used with Virtual?
Both "a" and "the" can be used based on the context.
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Oct 04, 2023
Is Virtual a vowel or consonant?
The word "virtual" contains both vowels and consonants.
Janet White
Oct 04, 2023
Is Virtual a countable noun?
"Virtual" is primarily an adjective, not a noun.
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Oct 04, 2023
Which determiner is used with Virtual?
It depends on context; "this" virtual experience, "that" virtual method, etc.
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Oct 04, 2023
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