virtual reality

English

Etymology

Calque of French réalité virtuelle. virtual +‎ reality

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɜː(ɹ)tʃuəl ɹiːˈælɪti/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

virtual reality (countable and uncountable, plural virtual realities)

  1. A computer technology that simulates a real or imagined environment so that the user can interact with it as if physically present.

Synonyms

  • virch (colloquial)
  • VR (abbreviation)

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