According to the Japan Virtual Reality Society, the word “virtual” in “virtual reality” is often translated as “imaginary,” “fictional,” or “pseudo,” but these are clearly incorrect. The term “virtual” is defined as “existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact or form” according to The American Heritage Dictionary. In other words, it means that something may not physically exist, but it has the same essence or effect as if it were real. This definition directly applies to the concept of virtual reality.