virtuality
[noun]
Synonyms: essence, bottom, essentiality, marrow, pith, quintessence, quintessential, soul, stuff, substance

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virtuality noun. [vǝ:tjʊ'alɪti] L15.
[medieval Latin virtualitas, from virtualis: see VIRTUALISM, -ITY.]
1. The possession of force or power; something endowed with such power. rare. L15-E17.

2. Virtual or essential nature or being, as distinct from external form or embodiment. M17.
■ H. Bushnell The government of the world is waiting on Christianity, and is..in..virtuality a supernatural kingdom.

3. A virtual (as opp. to an actual) thing; a potentiality. M19.

4. Virtual reality. L20.
■ D. Brin Moments later, fully suited for virtuality, I held a flint knife in my hands.

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