viral — relating to or caused by a virus
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or caused by a virus
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪrəl/
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
relating to or caused by a virus
The viral spread forms a spiral, engulfing the tribal village!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Viral derives from the Latin noun 'virus', meaning poison or slimy liquid. Originally used as a medical term in the 1960s to describe infection caused by viruses, the word acquired a figurative meaning in the internet age to describe content that spreads rapidly like a virus.
Breakdown
virus (poison, slimy substance) + -al (adjective suffix forming relational or quality-denoting adjectives).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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 diseases spread faster than my homework excuses.”
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