adv
virtually
VURT-shoor-lee
adv
1
Almost entirely; for all practical purposes.
"The project is virtually finished — just a few small fixes left."
"It's virtually impossible to get a table there without a reservation."
2
By means of a computer or the internet.
"The conference was held virtually this year instead of in person."
How to Use Virtually
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlmost completely, or, in newer use, done online rather than face to face.
Word Forms
more virtually comparative, most virtually superlative
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Etymology
From virtual plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.