viral — relating 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
💡 Concept
relating to or caused by a virus
🎵 Rhyme
The viral spread forms a spiral, engulfing the tribal village!
🎤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.
🎵Rhyme
spiraltribal
spiral
tribal
🔗Collocations
viral infection
go viral
viral video
viral marketing
viral pneumonia
viral content
📝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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
contagiousinfectiousspreadingpopular
Antonyms
containedisolatedunpopular
Related
virusepidemicpandemictrendingmeme
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