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viralrelating to or caused by a virus

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or caused by a virus

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪrəl/

Korean meaning: 바이러스의, 바이러스에 의한

Korean pronunciation: **바이**럴

Example Sentences

  • My embarrassing dance video went viral and now my mom thinks I'm famous.
  • The doctor said it's just a viral cold, not a zombie infection.
  • Her recipe for chocolate cake became viral on social media.

viral

ADJECTIVE

//ˈvaɪrəl//

relating to or caused by a virus

viral concept
💡 Concept

relating to or caused by a virus

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viral rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The viral spread forms a spiral, engulfing the tribal village!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvaɪrəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvaɪrəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootvir
Suffix--al

Origin

바이러스를 뜻하는 'virus'에서 나온 형용사로, 라틴어 'virus'(독, 점액)에서 유래했습니다. 1960년대 의학 용어로 시작되었다가, 인터넷 시대에 '바이러스처럼 빠르게 퍼지는'이라는 비유적 의미가 추가되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

spiraltribal
spiral
tribal

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My embarrassing dance video went viral and now my mom thinks I'm famous.

😄 Fun example

The doctor said it's just a viral cold, not a zombie infection.

Her recipe for chocolate cake became viral on social media.

😄 Fun example

Viral diseases spread faster than my homework excuses.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

contagiousinfectiousspreadingpopular

Antonyms

containedisolatedunpopular

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