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virtually

/ˈvɚ.t͡ʃə.wə.li/ adverb

adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about virtually at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. In essence or effect but not in fact.
    the strike virtually paralyzed the city
  2. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
    the job is (just) about done

Origin

From Middle English vertually; equivalent to virtual + -ly.

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