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Webster 1913 Edition


Virtuality

Virˊtu-al′i-ty

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
virtualité
.]
1.
The quality or state of being virtual.
2.
Potentiality; efficacy; potential existence.
[Obs.]
In one grain of corn, there lieth dormant a
virtuality
of many other.
Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1828 Edition


Virtuality

VIRTUAL'ITY

,
Noun.
Efficacy.

Definition 2024


virtuality

virtuality

English

Noun

virtuality (plural virtualities)

  1. A state of being virtual.
    • 1991, Brenda Laurel, Computers as theatre, page 167:
      ... uses of direct-manipulation techniques, the creation of virtualities, the use of agents, and the integration of multiple modalities in representations
    • 1996, Frederick F. Reichheld; Scott D. Cook, The quest for loyalty: creating value through partnership, page 32:
      Libraries, whose lifeblood is information, were always likely to be among the first to confront the challenge and opportunity of virtuality