Viral: meaning, definitions and examples
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viral
[ หvaษชrษl ]
social media
Relating to or involving the rapid spread of information, content, or trends through social media or the internet.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The video went viral on TikTok overnight.
- The meme became viral on Twitter within hours.
health
Relating to or caused by a virus.
Synonyms
caused by a virus, virus-related
Examples of usage
- She was diagnosed with a viral infection.
- The doctor prescribed antiviral medication for the viral illness.
Translations
Translations of the word "viral" in other languages:
๐ต๐น viral
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคฏเคฐเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช viral
๐ฎ๐ฉ viral
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wirusowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใฉใซ
๐ซ๐ท viral
๐ช๐ธ viral
๐น๐ท viral
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์ด๋ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑูุณู
๐จ๐ฟ virรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ virรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ็ ๆฏๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ virusno
๐ฎ๐ธ veiru
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะธัััััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แฃแกแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ viral
๐ฒ๐ฝ viral
Word origin
The word 'viral' originated in the late 20th century with the rise of the internet and social media. It is derived from the noun 'virus', referring to the rapid spread of information similar to the transmission of a virus. The term gained popularity in the context of online content that spreads quickly and widely among users. Today, 'viral' is commonly used in both social media and health contexts to describe rapid dissemination or virus-related matters.