Whats Virtual Meaning?

The definition of virtual is something that exists in the mind, exists in essence but not in fact or created by a computer. An example of virtual is an imaginary friend. An example of virtual is a world created by a computer video game.
vir·​tu·​al | \ ˈvər-chə-wəl , -chəl; ˈvərch-wəl \

1 : being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted a virtual dictator

2 : being on or simulated on a computer or computer network print or virtual books a virtual keyboard : such as

a : occurring or existing primarily online virtual shopping

b : of, relating to, or existing within a virtual reality a virtual tour

3 : of, relating to, or using virtual memory

4 : of, relating to, or being a hypothetical particle whose existence is inferred from indirect evidence virtual photons — compare real sense 3