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- [vahy-ruh l]
- /ˈvaɪ rəl/
- /ˌæn.tiˈvaɪ.rəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vahy-ruh l]
- /ˈvaɪ rəl/
Definitions of antiviral word
- adjective antiviral inhibiting the growth of viruses 3
- noun antiviral any antiviral drug: used to treat diseases caused by viruses, such as herpes infections and AIDS 3
- adjective antiviral capable of checking the growth or effect of a virus 3
- noun antiviral An antiviral is any drug used to treat diseases, such as herpes infections and AIDS, caused by viruses. 3
- adjective antiviral of, relating to, or caused by a virus. 1
- adjective antiviral pertaining to or involving the spreading of information and opinions about a product or service from person to person, especially on the Internet or in emails: a clever viral ad. See also viral marketing. 1
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Origin of antiviral
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; vir(us) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Antiviral
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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antiviral popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
antiviral usage trend in Literature
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adjective antiviral
- medicated — to treat with medicine or medicaments.
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