Phrase Hound found 96 phrases and 16 compound words that contain virtual. The most common are listed below. Open virtual in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 96
- virtual realityA computer technology that simulates a real or imagined environment so that the user can interact with it as if physically present.
- virtual memoryMemory that appears to be RAM but is being simulated (by a process called paging) on a hard disk; allows a computer to operate as if it had more memory than it actually does, but with some loss of performance
- Virtual tours
- virtual machineA software emulation of a computer that runs in an isolated partition of a real computer.
- virtual private networkA network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure.
- Virtual Tour
- virtual sexSexual activity where two or more people stimulate each other transmitting erotic material using the Internet, telephones or other electronic communication equipment.
- virtual currencyA type of unregulated digital currency that is restricted to a specific community or purpose, such as in-game purchases.
- Virtual World
- virtual methodA method whose behavior can be overridden within an inheriting class by a method with the same signature.
- Virtual Server
- virtual machinesplural of virtual machine: A software emulation of a computer that runs in an isolated partition of a real computer.
- virtual functionsplural of virtual function: A method whose behavior can be overridden within an inheriting class by a method with the same signature.
- virtual addressThe identification of a location in virtual storage that is mapped by the operating system into a location in real storage and thus appears to an application program to be an absolute address
- virtual classA nested inner class whose functions and member variables can be overridden and redefined by subclasses of an outer class.
- virtual keyboardA software component that allows a user to enter characters.
- virtual petSynonym of cyberpet: A virtual pet in the form of an interactive program.
- virtual communityA group of people who primarily communicate or interact via the Internet.
- Virtual environment
- virtual particlea particle that exists for a limited time and space, introducing uncertainty in their energy and momentum
- virtual YouTuberAn Internet personality (video creator or streamer) who operates using a virtual avatar, as a fictional or fictionalized character.
- virtual driveA software component that emulates a physical disk drive.
- virtual functionSynonym of virtual method: A method whose behavior can be overridden within an inheriting class by a method with the same signature.
- virtual imageThe image formed by light rays diverging from a convex mirror or concave lens
- virtual meetingSynonym of webinar: An interactive seminar conducted via Internet. Usually a live presentation, lecture or workshop that happens in real time, as users participate through text-based chat, voice, video, or file-sharing.
Compound words 16
- virtuallyAlmost but not quite.
- virtualityThe quality of being virtual; virtualness.
- hypervirtualMaking use of computer simulation or other artforms to produce larger-than-life or surreal effects.
- vokenA pop-up advertisement that is displayed over the top of the content but without spawning a separate window.
- paravirtualapproximately virtual (in terms of paravirtualization)
- semivirtualOf a workplace or other relationship: taking place largely online but occasionally face to face.
- televirtualRelating to televirtuality.
- virtopsyA noninvasive autopsy performed through medical imaging technology.
- virtualnessThe quality of being virtual; virtuality.
- virtualismVirtuality.