Virtual

From Latin virtuÄlis, from virtus ("virtue").

Full definition of virtual

In effect or essence, if not in fact or reality; imitated, simulated.In fact a defeat on the battlefield, Tet was a virtual victory for the North, owing to its effect on public opinion.Virtual addressing allows applications to believe that there is much more physical memory than actually exists.

FlemingA thing has a virtual existence when it has all the conditions necessary to its actual existence.
De Quinceyto mask by slight differences in the manners a virtual identity in the substance

Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or measurable part; potential.

Francis BaconHeat and cold have a virtual transition, without communication of substance.
MiltonEvery kind that lives,
Fomented by his virtual power, and warmed.

Nearly, almost. (A relatively recent corruption of meaning, attributed to misuse in advertising and media.)The angry peasants were a virtual army as they attacked the castle.

2012, Chelsea 6-0 Wolves http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19632463The Chelsea captain was a virtual spectator as he was treated to his side's biggest win for almost two years as Stamford Bridge serenaded him with chants of "there's only one England captain," some 48 hours after he announced his retirement from international football.

Simulated in a computer or online.The virtual world of his computer game allowed character interaction.
Operating by computer or in cyberspace; not physically present.a virtual assistant; a virtual personal trainer
(computing, object-oriented programming, of a class member) In object-oriented programming, capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.
(physics) Pertaining to particles in temporary existence due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.