Antonyms for virtuality

Grammar : Noun

Spell : vur-choo-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɜr tʃu əl

Definition of virtuality

Origin : late 14c., "influencing by physical virtues or capabilities," from Medieval Latin virtualis, from Latin virtus "excellence, potency, efficacy," literally "manliness, manhood" (see virtue). The meaning of "being something in essence or fact, though not in name" is first recorded 1650s, probably via sense of "capable of producing a certain effect" (early 15c.). Computer sense of "not physically existing but made to appear by software" is attested from 1959.

As in marrow : noun heart, essence
As in quintessence : noun essence, core
As in stuff : noun essence, substance
As in substance : noun essence, meaning
As in bottom : noun base, core
As in essence : noun heart, significance

Example sentences :

In virtuality, the sequentiality of written language is overwritten by the very configurational nature of the context.
Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

From among the very many designs in a state of virtuality, only a small number will become real.
Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

Virtuality is actually the generic reality of all and any design practical experience.
Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

Nature is the virtuality of mind, the soul the fruit of life, and liberty the flower of necessity.
Extract from : « Amiel's Journal » by Henri-Frdric Amiel

Synonyms for virtuality

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