virtual
Exists only digitally
Virtual describes something that exists in effect or essence but not in actual form or fact.
A virtual monopoly controls a market without being an official one.
In computing, virtual refers to things simulated by software rather than existing physically: virtual memory, virtual reality, virtual machine.
A virtual meeting happens online rather than in person.
The word implies the functional equivalent of something without its literal presence.
Simulated immersive environment
- headsetWearable audio device
- avatarDigital user representation
- simulationImitation of real processes
- 3DThree-axis spatial representation
goggles · metaverse · holodeck · augmented reality · 360-degree · presence · immersion · haptic
Not physically present
- nonphysicalNot of matter
- immaterialLacking physical form; unimportant
- conceptualOf or relating to ideas
- theoreticalBased on hypothesis, untested
notional · incorporeal · ethereal · imaginary · hypothetical · metaphorical · in effect · de facto
Imitation of real processes
- emulationCopying to rival
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
mockup · synthetic · artificial · computer-generated · procedural · sandbox · flight simulator · digital twin
Distant or controller
- telecommuteWork away from office
- video callReal-time visual telecommunication
- webinarInternet-hosted interactive presentation
- e-learningInternet-delivered instruction
Zoom · livestream · teleconference · distance learning · work-from-home · digital nomad · screen sharing · telepresence
VR
Simulated immersive environment
- headsetWearable audio device
- avatarDigital user representation
- simulationImitation of real processes
3D · goggles · metaverse · holodeck · augmented reality · 360-degree · presence · immersion · haptic · world-building
intangible
Not physically present
- nonphysicalNot of matter
- immaterialLacking physical form; unimportant
- conceptualOf or relating to ideas
theoretical · notional · incorporeal · ethereal · imaginary · hypothetical · metaphorical · in effect · de facto · implied
simulation
Imitation of real processes
- emulationCopying to rival
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
prototype · mockup · synthetic · artificial · computer-generated · procedural · sandbox · flight simulator · digital twin · emulator
remote
Distant or controller
- telecommuteWork away from office
- video callReal-time visual telecommunication
- webinarInternet-hosted interactive presentation
e-learning · Zoom · livestream · teleconference · distance learning · work-from-home · digital nomad · screen sharing · telepresence · web-based
- -al adjectivescultural, emotional, environmental, federal, financial
- event adjectivesannual, scheduled, planned, recurring, upcoming
- technical adjectivesadjustable, modular, portable, durable, automated
- V-wordsvacuum, valley, value, vampire, van
- tech termsinternet, code, emoji, wireless, email
- service deliveryin-person, on-site, remote, online, self-service
- virtual realityComputer-created interactive environment
- virtual tourRemote visual exploration experience
- virtual communitiesGroups connected through internet
- virtual worldSimulated digital environment
- virtual assistantSoftware providing automated help
- virtual meetingsRemote digital gatherings
virtue, virtually, virtuous, virtues, virtuoso, virtuosity, virtuality, virtualization, virtualize