Viral: meaning, definitions and examples

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viral

 

[ หˆvaษชrษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social media

Relating to or involving the rapid spread of information, content, or trends through social media or the internet.

Synonyms

popular, trending

Examples of usage

  • The video went viral on TikTok overnight.
  • The meme became viral on Twitter within hours.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฏเคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช viral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ viral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั€ัƒัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wirusowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใƒฉใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท viral

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viral

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท viral

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์ด๋Ÿด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุฑูˆุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ virรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—…ๆฏ’ๅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ virusno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veiru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธั€ัƒัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ viral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viral

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,040 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.