Dictionary Entry
virtually
Part of SpeechadverbPronunciation[ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi]Word FrequencyCommon (5.37)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Almost but not quite.
In a Sentence
“With our medicare supplemental insurance plan, there are virtually no claim forms to fill out. (Advertisement)”
Published Usage Examples
“German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp is creating what it describes as a virtually integrated steel operation, linking workers on three continents by elaborate computer networks and software systems.”
“Agence France-Presse/Getty Images German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp is creating what it describes as a virtually integrated steel operation, linking workers on three continents by elaborate computer networks and software systems.”
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Origin
From the adjective virtual (late 14c, from Latin virtualis ‘effective, having power’).
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “virtually”
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