A virtual member function of a class.
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.
Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or measurable part; potential.
Nearly, almost. (A relatively recent development in meaning)
The angry peasants were a virtual army as they attacked the castle.
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
(of a class member) Capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.
Pertaining to particles in temporary existence due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.