vir·tu·al 
/ˈvɚtʃəwəl/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈvɚtʃəwəl/ adjective 1 : very close to being something without actually being it
▪ The country is ruled by a virtual dictator. [=by someone who is not officially a dictator but who is like a dictator in every important way] ▪ Her victory is a virtual certainty. [=she almost certainly will win] ▪ The species is nearing virtual extinction. [=it is almost extinct] 2 : existing or occurring on computers or on the Internet
▪ a virtual library ▪ virtual shopping ▪ The Web site provides a virtual tour of the stadium.
▪ The country is ruled by a virtual dictator. [=by someone who is not officially a dictator but who is like a dictator in every important way] ▪ Her victory is a virtual certainty. [=she almost certainly will win] ▪ The species is nearing virtual extinction. [=it is almost extinct]
▪ a virtual library ▪ virtual shopping ▪ The Web site provides a virtual tour of the stadium.
