virtual

virtuale

Creato usando computer per rappresentare un luogo, un oggetto o un’esperienza reale.

In inglese semplice: Created using computers to represent a real place, thing, or experience.

• We took a virtual tour of the museum.
• Players explore a virtual world together.
• Have you tried a virtual reality headset?

Sinonimi: simulated, computer-generated

Contrari: physical, real

Espressioni comuni: virtual reality, virtual world, virtual tour, virtual classroom

quasi totale

Quasi completo o certo, anche se non del tutto.

In inglese semplice: Almost complete or certain, although not quite.

• The company has a virtual monopoly.
• Her election is now a virtual certainty.
• The village fell into virtual silence.

Sinonimi: near, almost total

Espressioni comuni: virtual monopoly, virtual certainty, virtual silence

di fatto

Ha lo stesso effetto di qualcosa, pur non essendolo ufficialmente o realmente.

In inglese semplice: Having the same effect as something, even though it is not officially or actually that thing.

• The agreement was a virtual victory for the workers.
• Without transport, she became a virtual prisoner at home.
• He was the virtual leader, despite having no official title.

Sinonimi: effective, de facto

Espressioni comuni: virtual victory, virtual prisoner, virtual leader, virtual army