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  • 21Virtual — Vir tu*al (?; 135), a. [Cf. F. virtuel. See {Virtue}.] 1. Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or sensible part; potential; energizing. [1913 Webster] Heat and cold have a virtual transition,… …

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  • 22Virtual focus — Virtual Vir tu*al (?; 135), a. [Cf. F. virtuel. See {Virtue}.] 1. Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or sensible part; potential; energizing. [1913 Webster] Heat and cold have a virtual… …

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  • 23Virtual image — Virtual Vir tu*al (?; 135), a. [Cf. F. virtuel. See {Virtue}.] 1. Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or sensible part; potential; energizing. [1913 Webster] Heat and cold have a virtual… …

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  • 24Virtual moment — Virtual Vir tu*al (?; 135), a. [Cf. F. virtuel. See {Virtue}.] 1. Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or sensible part; potential; energizing. [1913 Webster] Heat and cold have a virtual… …

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  • 25Virtual velocity — Virtual Vir tu*al (?; 135), a. [Cf. F. virtuel. See {Virtue}.] 1. Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or sensible part; potential; energizing. [1913 Webster] Heat and cold have a virtual… …

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  • 26Virtual work — Virtual Vir tu*al (?; 135), a. [Cf. F. virtuel. See {Virtue}.] 1. Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or sensible part; potential; energizing. [1913 Webster] Heat and cold have a virtual… …

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  • 27virtual work — Virtual Vir tu*al (?; 135), a. [Cf. F. virtuel. See {Virtue}.] 1. Having the power of acting or of invisible efficacy without the agency of the material or sensible part; potential; energizing. [1913 Webster] Heat and cold have a virtual… …

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  • 28virtual — adjective Etymology: Middle English, efficacious, potential, from Medieval Latin virtualis, from Latin virtus strength, virtue Date: 15th century 1. being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted < a virtual dictator > …

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  • 29to all intents and purposes — adverb For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking. To all intents and purposes the case is closed. Syn: effectively, essentially, in essence, in effect, practically, virtually …

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  • 30for all intents and purposes — adverb For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking. For all intents and purposes the case is closed. Syn: effectively, essentially, in essence, in effect, practically, virtually …

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