In essence
In essence adverb - With regard to fundamentals although not concerning details.
Virtual and in essence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Virtual" instead an adjective phrase "In essence".
Virtual
Virtual adjective - Being actually such in almost every respect.
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In essence and virtual are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In essence" instead an adjective "Virtual".
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Virtual and In essence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_essence/virtual
In essence & Virtual. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_essence/virtual>.
Virtual or In essence. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_essence/virtual.
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