Talk:virtually

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Third meaning unclear[edit]

The definition for the third meaning (“In essence, but not in fact”) is not clear: indeed, when clicking on the link toward “In essence” in an attempt to determine the distinction between essence and fact, we are told that in essence is a synonym for essentially, which on its own page is said to be a synonym for factually. Thus if I am not mistaken, according to this in essence is synonymous to in fact; therefore the definition is nonsensical. If anyone understands this definition, please provide an example for it; I am certain it will greatly help understanding the meaning. --Anareth (talk) 09:37, 30 January 2016 (UTC)Reply

RFC discussion: May 2017[edit]

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virtually (in algebra)

As pointed out by someone (with an RFV tag which I converted to RFC), "the example uses the word indictable which is a legal, not an algebraic term". - -sche (discuss) 17:56, 1 May 2017 (UTC)Reply

 Done Fixed: it meant indicable. Equinox 18:06, 1 May 2017 (UTC)Reply
Great, thanks! - -sche (discuss) 18:09, 1 May 2017 (UTC)Reply


RFV discussion: July 2023–May 2024[edit]

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"Without exaggeration". Equinox 23:57, 24 July 2023 (UTC)Reply