virus

Meanings

• noun

  A small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism. It causes disease.

  - "The new virus spreading in the region is causing concern among health officials."
  - "The influenza virus affects the respiratory system."

• verb

  To infect a computer or network with a virus.

  - "The hacker tried to virus the company's database."
  - "My computer was virused last night."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvaɪɹəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with virus
mice , nice , spice

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Variants

List of all variants of virus that leads to same result
virus , viruses , AIDS virus , AIDS viruses , delta virus , DNA virus , DNA viruses , Ebola virus , Ebola viruses , EB virus , EB viruses , Epstein-Barr virus , Epstein-Barr viruses , filterable virus , filterable viruses , hepatitis D virus , hepatitis delta virus , human immunodeficiency virus , human immunodeficiency viruses

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Etymology

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

From the Latin 'venenum' meaning poison.

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Trivia

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

1. The first computer virus was created in 1971.

2. The term 'virus' was first used in the context of biology in the late 1800s.

3. There are thousands of different types of computer viruses.

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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. Virology: The scientific study of viruses, their replication, and their interaction with living organisms.

2. Antivirus software: Software designed to prevent, detect, and remove viruses from computer systems.

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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.

Viruses have been a significant focus in literature, art, and science. In literature, they have been used as metaphors for the spread of ideas or emotions. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, from scientific illustrations to abstract representations. In music, there are songs about viruses and their impact on society.

How to Memorize "virus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tiny, infectious agent that can only replicate inside a living cell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'virus' with the idea of something that causes harm or disease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'VIRUS' to remember the different parts of a computer virus: Virus, Introductory program, Replicator, Output routine, Entry point.

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