Virtually

Quick meaning: Virtually is an adverb meaning Almost but not quite.

Meaning

Almost but not quite.

More Meanings

1. In essence or functionally, but not in fact, formally, or technically.
2. (algebra) Of a subgroup of finite index.
3. (topology) Of a covering space of finite degree.
4. By computer or in cyberspace.

Example Sentences

virtually a member of the family

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In this case W has a diagram with 2 vertices and one edge labelled ∞, and is therefore the infinite dihedral group. Thus W is virtually ℤ.

Another class of small manifolds consists of those that are not virtually Haken (a manifold is virtually Haken if it is finitely covered by a Haken manifold).

Synonyms for virtually

Depending on context, synonyms include nearly, practically, effectively, cyberly, digitally, near.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nearly, almost, well-nigh, near, nigh, about.

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