Virtuaalselt

Virtuaalselt is an Estonian adverb meaning "virtually" in the sense of "in a virtual manner" or "almost." It is derived from the adjective virtuaalne (virtual) by adding the adverbial suffix -lt, producing a word that commonly appears in both technical and everyday language.

In usage, virtuaalselt has two broad senses. First, it describes actions or states that occur in computer-based simulations, online environments, or other non-physical contexts—things done in a virtual environment rather than in the real world. Second, it serves as an approximative intensifier equivalent to "almost" or "nearly," as in phrases meaning nearly all or almost all cases. The translation depends on context, and both meanings are widely understood by Estonian speakers.

In technology, media, science, and business discourse, virtuaalselt frequently appears in discussions of virtual reality, simulations, remote collaboration, and digital media. It is common in journalism and technical writing when distinguishing between real and simulated phenomena. In everyday speech, it may occur where precision is not essential or where the virtual or approximate sense is intended.

See also: virtuaalne, virtuaalreaalsus.