virtual reality
vir·tu·al re·al·i·ty
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [vur-choo-uh l ree-al-i-tee]
- /ˈvɜr tʃu əl riˈæl ɪ ti/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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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
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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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
virtual reality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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