virtuális

Virtuális is a Hungarian adjective meaning virtual. It describes something that exists in effect or appearance but not in physical form, often implying a synthetic, simulated, or potential version of reality. The term derives from the Latin virtualis and was adopted into Hungarian to translate the English word virtual in modern technical and philosophical contexts. In everyday language, virtuális can refer to things that feel real or functional without being physically present, or to possibilities that could become real.

In technology, virtuális denotes numerous concepts centered on software-generated or simulated environments. Common uses include virtuális memória (virtual memory), a memory management technique that extends available address space; virtuális gép (virtual machine), software that emulates a computer system; and virtuális környezet or virtuális rendszer (virtual environment/system), representing software-created platforms for running applications. Virtuális valóság (virtual reality) describes immersive simulations that substitute for the physical world. Networking and storage contexts also use the term, such as virtuális magánhálózat (virtual private network) and virtuális adattárolás (virtualized storage).

In cultural and social contexts, virtuális frequently appears in phrases like virtuell közösség (virtual community), virtuális termék (virtual goods), and virtuális valuta (virtual currency), often in digital or online settings. Philosophically, виртуális can denote potentiality versus actuality, distinguishing what could be real from what is already real.

Overall, virtuális marks a distinction between physical, tangible reality and its computer-mediated, simulated, or potential counterparts, while remaining widely applicable across science, technology, and everyday discourse.