1. Being actually such in almost every respect
   "the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin";
   - practical
    
2. Existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
   "virtual reality"; "a virtual dependence on charity"; "a virtual revolution"
    
3. Simulated on a computer or on-line rather than really existing
   "The virtual world of his computer game allowed character interaction"

See also: essential, realistic

Encyclopedia: Virtual