Difference between Practical and Virtual

What is the difference between Practical and Virtual?

Practical as an adjective is based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis while Virtual as an adjective is in effect or essence, if not in fact or reality; imitated, simulated, substantial.

Practical

Part of speech: noun

Definition: that part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical

Example sentence: Practical knowledge of what works and what doesn't work is much better. Theoretical knowledge is important, but I think practical knowledge works better.

Virtual

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: In effect or essence, if not in fact or reality; imitated, simulated, substantial.Nearly, almost. (A relatively recent corruption of meaning, attributed to misuse in advertising and media.)Of something that is simulated in a computer or on-line.In object-oriented programming, capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.Related to technology.

Example sentence: Augmented reality will change the world more than a lot of other technologies. Traveling around to meet people will be much less important when you can stand in a room and chat with a virtual representation of a person that's so close to reality - it'll be a whole new level.

We hope you now know whether to use Practical or Virtual in your sentence.

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