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Functionally and Virtually

adverb

  • With respect to function.
    • usage: "the two units are functionally interdependent"
(adv.) In a functional manner; as regards normal or appropriate activity.

adverb

  • In essence or effect but not in fact.
    • usage: "the strike virtually paralyzed the city"; "I'm virtually broke"
  • Of actions or states. ( slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but)
    • usage: "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees"
(adv.) In a virtual manner; in efficacy or effect only, and not actually; to all intents and purposes; practically.