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Virtual
Distinguishes something that is merely conceptual from something that has physical reality. E.g. virtual memory, virtual addresses, where you can store data, etc. Virtual can be referred to software or devices designed to simulate an environment (virtual machine, virtual reality).
Interesting facts
In some cases, virtual refers to software and a job (e.g., virtual assistant) at the same time, and means the same sort of tasks.