Definition of "virtually" in English

adverb

1. Almost but not quite.

   • With our Medicare supplemental insurance plan, there are virtually no claim forms to fill out. (Advertisement)

2. In essence or functionally, but not in fact, formally, or technically.

   • virtually a member of the family

3. (algebra) Of a subgroup of finite index.

4. (topology) Of a covering space of finite degree.

5. By computer or in cyberspace.