Virtuality

Virtuality
Virtuality Vir`tu*al"i*ty, n. [Cf. F. virtualit['e].] 1. The quality or state of being virtual. [1913 Webster]

2. Potentiality; efficacy; potential existence. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

In one grain of corn, there lieth dormant a virtuality of many other. --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]


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