Virtually vs Practic - What's the difference?
virtually | practic |
Almost but not quite.
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In essence, but not in fact.
(algebra) Of a substructure of finite index.
(topology) Of a covering space of finite index.
(archaic) Practical.
*, II.i.4.3:
(obsolete) Cunning, crafty.
* 1590 , Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene , I.xii:
As an adverb virtually
is almost but not quite.As a noun practic is
a person concerned with action or practice, as opposed to one concerned with theory.As an adjective practic is
(archaic) practical.virtually
English
Adverb
(en adverb)The rise of smart beta, passage=Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension funds, insurers and endowments are searching for new sources of return.}}
practic
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- They that intend the practic cure of melancholy, saith Duretus in his notes to Hollerius, set down nine peculiar scopes or ends […].
- she vsed hath the practicke paine / Of this false footman [...].