Etymology of the English word virtual
the English word
virtualderived from the Latin word
virtualis (manliness, virtues; virtual)
derived from the Latin word
virtus (army; host; mighty works; strength, power; courage)
derived from the Late Latin word
vir (man; husband; hero)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*wi-ro-derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*wī-ro-Date
The earliest known usage of virtual in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
virtuallyCognates
Dutch
virtueel, French
virtuel, German
virtuell, Italian
virtuale, Norwegian
virtuell, Spanish
virtualUsage
Word found in Modern English
