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virtual realitya computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with using special electronic equipment

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with using special electronic equipment

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl riˈæləti/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother tried virtual reality for the first time and kept trying to sit on a virtual chair.
  • Virtual reality training helps surgeons practice complex operations safely.
  • He spent so much time in virtual reality that he forgot how to open a real door.

virtual reality

NOUN

[/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl riˈæləti/]

a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with using special electronic equipment

a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with using special electronic equipment
💡 Concept

a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with using special electronic equipment

Virtual reality shifts your mentality from fantasy back to reality!
🎵 Rhyme

Virtual reality shifts your mentality from fantasy back to reality!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl riˈæləti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvɜːtʃuəl riˈæləti/

🌳Etymology

Rootvirtual
Suffix-reality

🎵Rhyme

realitymentalityhospitality
reality
mentality
hospitality

🔗Collocations

virtual reality headset
virtual reality experience
virtual reality technology
virtual reality game
immersive virtual reality
virtual reality environment

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother tried virtual reality for the first time and kept trying to sit on a virtual chair.

Virtual reality training helps surgeons practice complex operations safely.

😄 Fun example

He spent so much time in virtual reality that he forgot how to open a real door.

The virtual reality museum tour allows visitors to explore historical sites from home.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

VRsimulated realityartificial environmentdigital simulation

Antonyms

actual realityphysical worldreal environment

Related

augmented realitymixed realitysimulationimmersive technology3D environment

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