viral

Meanings

• adjective

  Spreading rapidly and widely by means of the internet, mass media, or word of mouth.

  - "The video of the prank went viral in a matter of hours."
  - "The flu season has been particularly viral this year."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with viral
piral , viralal , terral

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Variants

List of all variants of viral that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'virar' meaning 'to infect'. The term 'viral' gained popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of digital media and the rapid spread of information.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'viral' was first used in relation to computer viruses in the late 1980s.

2. The most-watched YouTube video of all time is 'Baby Shark Dance' by Pinkfong Kids' Songs & Stories, which has over 7 billion views as of 2021.

3. The term 'going viral' is often used to describe content that has been shared extensively on social media, but it can also refer to the spread of diseases, rumors, or ideas.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Memes: A meme is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads, often as mimicry, from person to person within a culture—particularly through the internet.

2. Social media: Social media refers to the various platforms and technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of content, information, and public dialogue among individuals, communities, and organizations.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'viral' has become synonymous with popular culture, particularly in relation to social media and online trends. It is often used to describe content or ideas that have gained widespread attention and have become a topic of conversation or memes.

How to Memorize "viral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a virus spreading rapidly through a network or the internet, infecting more and more people as it goes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'viral' with the idea of something becoming popular or trending.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'VIRAL' to remember the definition: Virus Infecting Rapidly And Leaping.

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