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  • 31virtual — vir·tu·al (virґchoo əl) 1. having the essence or effect, although not the actual fact or form. 2. created by, carried on, or performed by means of computers …

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  • 32virtually — vir·tu·al·ly || vÉœrtʃəlɪ / vɜːt adv. in essence, in effect, almost, practically, as good as …

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  • 33virtual —    Existing not in actual fact or form, but in essence or effect in the mind, especially as a product of the imagination or of illusion. Also see mirror, new media, simulation, truth, universal artwork, virtual museum, virtual reality, and… …

    Glossary of Art Terms

  • 34virtual — a. 1. Substantial, constructive, practical, essential, equivalent, implied, implicit, indirect. 2. Potential, in essence or effect …

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  • 35implicit — implicit, virtual, constructive mean being such by correct or justifiable inference rather than by direct statement or proof. Something is implicit (as opposed to explicit) which is implied (as by the words, acts, appearance, character, or… …

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  • 36virtually — virtually, practically, morally can all mean not absolutely or actually, yet so nearly so that the difference is negligible. So close are these words in meaning that they (especially the first two) are often interchanged although each can carry… …

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  • 37virtually — adverb 1. in essence or effect but not in fact (Freq. 4) the strike virtually paralyzed the city I m virtually broke • Derived from adjective: ↑virtual 2. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but (Freq. 4) …

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  • 38KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …

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  • 39Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …

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  • 40Indian philosophy — Any of the numerous philosophical systems developed on the Indian subcontinent, including both orthodox (astika) systems, namely, the Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta schools of philosophy, and unorthodox (nastika) systems …

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