virtuaalinen
Virtuaalinen is a Finnish adjective meaning "virtual" or "not physically existing but created by software or simulation." It is used to describe things that exist in a simulated, digital, or otherwise non-physical form. The term is common in information technology, digital media, and everyday speech and helps distinguish between tangible objects and their digital or simulated counterparts. Common examples include virtuaalinen todellisuus (virtual reality), virtuaalinen ympäristö (virtual environment), and virtuaalikoneet (virtual machines).
Etymology and usage notes: The word derives from Latin virtualis and entered Finnish through standard European
In computing contexts, virtuaalinen describes outputs or resources created by software that emulate real devices or
Relation to other concepts: virtuaalinen is distinguished from todellinen (real) and reaalinen as the context allows.
See also: virtuaalisointi, virtuaalitodellisuus, virtuaalinen tapahtuma, virtuaalinen ympäristö, tietotekniikka.