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The correct spelling is viral.
How to pronounce viral
noun
IPA: /ˈvaɪɹəl/
Say it like: Vir-al
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.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.Of or relating to a biological virus.
- 2.Caused by a virus.
- 3.Of the nature of an informatic virus; able to spread copies of itself to other computers.
- 4.Spread by word of mouth, with minimal intervention in order to create buzz and interest.
- 5.(of an image, video, piece of information, etc.) circulated rapidly and widely from one Internet user to another.
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