VIRTUAL
/ˈvɵːtʃuəl/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of VIRTUAL
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."
Examples of VIRTUAL in a Sentence
- "In fact a defeat on the battlefield, Tet was a virtual victory for the North, owing to its effect on public opinion."
- "The angry peasants were a virtual army as they attacked the castle."
Word Details
Is VIRTUAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VIRTUAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of VIRTUAL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for VIRTUAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | i | r | t | u | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VIRTUAL
79 words from the letters in VIRTUAL
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How to Use VIRTUAL in Word Games
VIRTUAL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since VIRTUAL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VIRTUAL to find 79 additional valid words.