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- [vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈvaɪ rəs/
- /æntɪˈvaɪərəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈvaɪ rəs/
Definitions of antivirus word
- noun antivirus a piece of software designed to prevent viruses entering a computer system or network 3
- noun antivirus of or relating to such a piece of software 3
- abbreviation Technical meaning of ANTIVIRUS antivirus software 3
- noun plural antivirus an ultramicroscopic (20 to 300 nm in diameter), metabolically inert, infectious agent that replicates only within the cells of living hosts, mainly bacteria, plants, and animals: composed of an RNA or DNA core, a protein coat, and, in more complex types, a surrounding envelope. 1
- noun plural antivirus Informal. a viral disease. 1
- noun plural antivirus a corrupting influence on morals or the intellect; poison. 1
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Origin of antivirus
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin vīrus slime, poison; akin to ooze2
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Parts of speech for Antivirus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antivirus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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