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viral

The correct spelling is viral.

How to pronounce viral

noun

IPA: /ˈvaɪɹəl/

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The correct spelling is viral. A video, image or text spread by "word of mouth" on the internet or by e-mail for humorous, political or marketing purposes. For example: "viral DNA"

Usage Examples

viral DNA

viral infection

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A video, image or text spread by "word of mouth" on the internet or by e-mail for humorous, political or marketing purposes.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to a biological virus.
  2. 2.Caused by a virus.
  3. 3.Of the nature of an informatic virus; able to spread copies of itself to other computers.
  4. 4.Spread by word of mouth, with minimal intervention in order to create buzz and interest.
  5. 5.(of an image, video, piece of information, etc.) circulated rapidly and widely from one Internet user to another.

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