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virtual reality

vir·tu·al re·al·i·ty
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vur-choo-uh l ree-al-i-tee]
    • /ˈvɜr tʃu əl riˈæl ɪ ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vur-choo-uh l ree-al-i-tee]
    • /ˈvɜr tʃu əl riˈæl ɪ ti/

Definitions of virtual reality words

  • noun virtual reality a realistic and immersive simulation of a three-dimensional environment, created using interactive software and hardware, and experienced or controlled by movement of the body. Abbreviation: VR. 1
  • noun virtual reality computer simulation of a 3D environment 1
  • uncountable noun virtual reality Virtual reality is an environment which is produced by a computer and seems very like reality to the person experiencing it. 0
  • noun virtual reality a computer-generated environment that, to the person experiencing it, closely resembles reality 0
  • noun virtual reality the computer-generated simulation of three-dimensional images of an environment or sequence of events that someone using special electronic equipment may view, as on a video screen, and interact with in a seemingly physical way 0
  • noun virtual reality A reality that is only based in the computer. 0
See all 6 definitions of virtual reality

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Origin of virtual reality

First appearance:

before 1980
One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1980-85

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Parts of speech for Virtual reality

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Virtual reality

virtual reality popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

virtual reality usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for virtual reality

noun virtual reality

  • artificial reality — virtual reality.
  • bogy — an imaginary evil being or spirit; goblin
  • chimera — A chimera is an unrealistic idea that you have about something or a hope that you have that is unlikely to be fulfilled.
  • cyberspace — In computer technology, cyberspace refers to data banks and networks, considered as a place.
  • fata morgana — Meteorology. a mirage consisting of multiple images, as of cliffs and buildings, that are distorted and magnified to resemble elaborate castles, often seen near the Straits of Messina.
All 16 Synonyms of virtual reality

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