viral
|vi/ral|
B2
/ˈvaɪrəl/
rapid spread
Etymology
Etymology Information
'viral' originates from the Latin word 'virus', meaning 'poison' or 'slimy liquid'.
Historical Evolution
'virus' transformed into the English word 'viral', used to describe something related to or caused by a virus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to a virus', but over time it evolved to also mean 'rapidly popular on the internet'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or caused by a virus.
The viral infection spread quickly through the community.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45