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- [vir-yuh-luh ns, vir-uh-]
- /ˈvɪr yə ləns, ˈvɪr ə-/
- /ˈvɪr.ʊ.ləns/
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- [vir-yuh-luh ns, vir-uh-]
- /ˈvɪr yə ləns, ˈvɪr ə-/
Definitions of virulence word
- noun virulence quality of being virulent. 1
- noun virulence Bacteriology. the relative ability of a microorganism to cause disease; degree of pathogenicity. the capability of a microorganism to cause disease. 1
- noun virulence venomous hostility. 1
- noun virulence intense sharpness of temper. 1
- noun virulence disease, etc.: aggressiveness 1
- noun virulence viciousness, spitefulness 1
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Origin of virulence
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Late Latin vīrulentia stench; see virulent, -ence
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Parts of speech for Virulence
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virulence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for virulence
noun virulence
- acrimony — Acrimony is bitter and angry words or quarrels.
- animosity — Animosity is a strong feeling of dislike and anger. Animosities are feelings of this kind.
- bile — Bile is a liquid produced by your liver which helps you to digest fat.
- biles — Physiology. a bitter, alkaline, yellow or greenish liquid, secreted by the liver, that aids in absorption and digestion, especially of fats.
- bitterness — having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes.
Antonyms for virulence
noun virulence
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
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