Virtuaalisella

Virtuaalisella is the adessive singular form of the Finnish adjective virtuaalinen, meaning it denotes a location, surface, or context related to the virtual. In practical use, virtuaalisella describes something that pertains to or exists in a virtual space, such as a platform, environment, or setting.

Etymology and meaning: virtuaalinen is a loanword formed from the English word virtual, itself derived from Latin virtualis. The term gained prominence with the rise of computing, gaming, and digital media, where distinctions between real and simulated environments became common. The adessive form virtuaalisella is used to indicate “on/at/in the virtual” in relation to a noun, for example virtuaalisella alustalla (on a virtual platform) or virtuaalisella ympäristöllä (in a virtual environment).

Usage: Virtuaalisella appears frequently in IT and educational contexts, as well as in discussions of virtual reality, online simulations, and digital collaboration. It is used to specify the location or context of actions and objects within virtual spaces, rather than in physical or offline settings. For example, "Oppitunti järjestetään virtuaalisella alustalla" means the lesson takes place on a virtual platform, and "virtuaalisella todellisuudella" can refer to experiences or scenarios within virtual reality.

See also: virtuaalinen, virtuaalitodellisuus (virtual reality), virtuaalialusta (virtual platform), digitaalinen (digital). The term remains common in contemporary Finnish discussions of technology, media, and online culture.