avirulent

a·vir·u·lent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-vir-yuh-luh nt, ey-vir-uh-]
- /eɪˈvɪr yə lənt, eɪˈvɪr ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-vir-yuh-luh nt, ey-vir-uh-]
- /eɪˈvɪr yə lənt, eɪˈvɪr ə-/

Definitions of avirulent word

adjective avirulent (esp of bacteria) not virulent 3
adjective avirulent not virulent or no longer virulent 3
adjective avirulent (of organisms) having no virulence, as a result of age, heat, etc.; nonpathogenic. 1
noun avirulent (of a microorganism) not virulent. 1

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Origin of avirulent

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; a-6 + virulent

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Parts of speech for Avirulent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Avirulent

avirulent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

avirulent usage trend in Literature

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