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" A Libertarian society of unfettered individualism spreads its benefits to virtually everyone - not just those who have the resources to seize political power."
Harry Browne

Meaning of "virtually" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF VIRTUALLY

ˈvɜːtʃʊəlɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VIRTUALLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Virtually is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES VIRTUALLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Virtually

In mathematics, especially in the area of abstract algebra which studies infinite groups, the adverb virtually is used to modify a property so that it need only hold for a subgroup of finite index. Given a property P, the group G is said to be virtually P if there is a finite index subgroup HG such that H has property P. Common uses for this would be when P is abelian, nilpotent, solvable or free. For example, virtually solvable groups are one of the two alternatives in the Tits alternative, while Gromov's theorem states that the finitely generated groups with polynomial growth are precisely the finitely generated virtually nilpotent groups. This terminology is also used when P is just another group. That is, if G and H are groups then G is virtually H if G has a subgroup K of finite index in G such that K is isomorphic to H. A consequence of this is that a finite group is virtually trivial.

Definition of virtually in the English dictionary

The definition of virtually in the dictionary is in effect though not in fact; practically; nearly.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VIRTUALLY

actually · contractually · eventually · factually · habitually · homosexually · hourly · individually · instinctually · intellectually · intersexually · manually · mutually · punctually · ritually · sexually · spiritually · surely · unsurely · usually

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VIRTUALLY

virtual · virtual human · virtual image · virtual memory · virtual reality · virtual storage · virtualise · virtualism · virtualist · virtuality · virtualize · virtue · virtueless · virtues · virtuosa · virtuose · virtuosi · virtuosic · virtuosity · virtuoso

WORDS THAT END LIKE VIRTUALLY

asexually · automatically · biannually · casually · conceptually · contextually · continually · dually · effectually · equally · gradually · ineffectually · perceptually · perpetually · semiannually · sensually · squally · textually · unequally · unusually · visually

Synonyms and antonyms of virtually in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «VIRTUALLY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «virtually» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «virtually» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF VIRTUALLY

Find out the translation of virtually to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of virtually from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «virtually» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

事实上
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

prácticamente
570 millions of speakers
en

English

virtually
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

वस्तुतः
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تقريبا
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

практически
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

praticamente
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ফলত
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

pratiquement
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Hampir
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

praktisch
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

実質的には
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

사실상
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Sakbenere
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hầu như
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

கிட்டத்தட்ட
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

अक्षरशः
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

fiilen
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

praticamente
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

praktycznie
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

практично
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

practic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σχεδόν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

feitlik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

praktiskt taget
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nesten
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VIRTUALLY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about virtually

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10 QUOTES WITH «VIRTUALLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word virtually.
1
Aldrich Ames
I found that our Soviet espionage efforts had virtually never, or had very seldom, produced any worthwhile political or economic intelligence on the Soviet Union.
2
Michele Bachmann
Literally, if we took away the minimum wage - if conceivably it was gone - we could potentially virtually wipe out unemployment completely because we would be able to offer jobs at whatever level.
3
Balthus
The craft of painting has virtually disappeared. There is hardly anyone left who really possesses it. For evidence one has only to look at the painters of this century.
4
Bob Barr
Taking privacy cues from the federal government is - to say the least - ironic, considering today's Orwellian level of surveillance. At virtually any given time outside of one's own home, an American citizen can reasonably assume his movements and actions are being monitored by something, by somebody, somewhere.
5
James Blake
My mum especially listens to music in a way that is incredibly feelings-based. There's virtually no snobbery about what sounds are in it, she just wants to hear a song and that is quite refreshing.
6
Kit Bond
The death tax punishes the American dream - making it virtually impossible for the average American family to build wealth across generations.
7
Paul Broun
Truth be told, except for foreign policy, Ron Paul's voting record and mine are virtually identical and I wear it as a badge of honor.
8
Harry Browne
A Libertarian society of unfettered individualism spreads its benefits to virtually everyone - not just those who have the resources to seize political power.
9
Keith Carradine
He was definitely known as the foremost man killer in the West; however there's controversy about virtually every killing that he was known to have been involved in.
10
David Carson
I did an early version of my site where it was virtually impossible to get through it, just as a statement about the web. But after a few laughs and some angry e-mails, I realized it wasn't doing me much good. I think the web has become more about the final product, not what it takes to get to it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VIRTUALLY»

Discover the use of virtually in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to virtually and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Virtually You: The Dangerous Powers of the E-Personality
Explores the new phenomenon of the "e-personality," which allows people to act online with more exaggerated confidence, sexiness, and charisma than they would in person, and discusses how real life is being reconfigured by the Internet.
Elias Aboujaoude, 2012
2
Virtually Normal
From the Hardcover edition.
Andrew Sullivan, 2011
3
Love Virtually
Will their feelings for each other survive the test of a real-life encounter? And if so, what then? Love Virtually is a funny, fast-paced and absorbing experience, with plenty of twists and turns, about a love affair conducted by email.
Daniel Glattauer, 2013
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Virtually Hers
But with a rogue CIA faction out to sabotage the program, Hell has no choice—even if it makes her head explode. It’s trust Jed, or die. Book 1 of this series was published by the Mira imprint of Harlequin.
Gennita Low, 2009
5
Virtually Jewish: Reinventing Jewish Culture in Europe
Ruth Ellen Gruber explores this phenomenon, traveling through Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, and elsewhere to observe firsthand the many facets of a remarkable trend.
Ruth Ellen Gruber, 2001
6
Virtually Virgins: Sexual Strategies and Cervical Cancer in ...
This book provides a detailed, intimate portrait of a community of women living in a shantytown (favela) in northeastern Brazil, while exploring the complex interplay between gender, sexuality, power, and disease.
Jessica L. Gregg, 2003
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Virtually His
Chosen to be the ultimate secret operative, Helen Roston has become the most dangerous woman in the world.
Gennita Low, 2012
8
Virtually Safe Cigarettes: Reviving an Opportunity Once ...
Cigarette smoking is risky.
Gio B. Gori, 2000
9
Virtually Alone
In a world where human interaction has been obsolete for years, one man must regain the life taken from him.
T. James Musler, 2009
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Virtually Christian: How Christ Changes Human Meaning and ...
In their place is revealed a God deeply implicated in the human story and laboring with us for a transformed earth. This book provides a vital contemporary reading of both the gospel message and classical Christian thought" -- BOOK JACKET.
Anthony Bartlett, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VIRTUALLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term virtually is used in the context of the following news items.
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Man born with "virtually no brain" has advanced math degree
The subject of this paper grew up with a normal cognitive and social life, and didn't discover his hydrocephalus -- which had all but obliterated his brain -- until ... «Boing Boing, Jul 15»
2
Telemedicine puts a doctor virtually at your bedside
Video conferencing technology can now connect patients and physicians almost instantaneously, offering convenience, efficiency and savings. But what ... «PBS NewsHour, Jul 15»
3
Development threatens virtually all Alberta trout: biologist
EDMONTON -- Virtually all southern Alberta streams that spawn native trout are threatened by industrial development or overuse, says a survey from a ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
4
Nigerian President Buhari Says Treasury 'Virtually Empty'
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who took office last month, said his government is facing severe financial strain from a Treasury that's “virtually empty” ... «Bloomberg, Jun 15»
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Better safe than sorry: Bill Callahan 'cross-training' virtually every …
When it comes to durability, Kory Lichtensteiger is the class of the Redskins' roster. Converted from guard to center last season, the 30-year-old Lichtensteiger ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
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Chances of being hacked by Samsung/SwiftKey bug 'virtually zero'
As you've probably seen by now, a widely reported (and over-hyped) bug can allow a remote hacker to gain full access to a large number of Samsung ... «KPHO Phoenix, Jun 15»
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Iran nuclear talks 'virtually stalled', deadline may be missed: TASS
"The process has virtually stalled, there is risk that deadline will have to be postponed again," TASS said the source added. Among the unresolved issues are ... «Reuters, Jun 15»
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GOP Race Virtually Tied in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky's volatile Republican primary for governor ended in a virtual tie Tuesday as only a handful of votes separated Matt Bevin and ... «New York Times, May 15»
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New Leeds technical college 'can virtually guarantee' students a job …
Its backers say the new university technical college in Leeds will tackle a major skills shortage in manufacturing and engineering and “virtually guarantee” its ... «Yorkshire Post, Apr 15»
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Virtually Famous Kevin McHale Q&A: 'There's a zit-popping fetish'
Virtually Famous is back! Yep, the E4 panel show about all things online - hosted by Glee star Kevin McHale - is here for another series of naughtiness and ... «Digital Spy UK, Apr 15»
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