Definition of "virtual"
- adjective
In effect or essence, if not in fact or reality; imitated, simulated.
Nearly, almost. (A relatively recent corruption of meaning, attributed to misuse in advertising and media.).
Of something that is simulated in a computer or on-line.
In object-oriented programming, capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.
Related to technology.
- noun
In C++, a virtual member function of a class.
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