viral
[ vahy-ruhl ]
/ ˈvaɪ rəl /
adjective
of, relating to, or caused by a virus.
pertaining to or involving the spreading of information and opinions about a product or service from person to person, especially on the internet or in emails: a clever viral ad.See also viral marketing.
becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the internet: the most memorable viral videos;This book is already viral two weeks before its official publication date.
pertaining to a computer virus.
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Idioms for viral
go viral, to spread rapidly via the internet, email, or other media: Footage of the candidate's off-color remarks went viral within minutes.
OTHER WORDS FROM viral
an·ti·vi·ral, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH viral
viral , virileWords nearby viral
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British Dictionary definitions for viral
viral
/ (ˈvaɪrəl) /
adjective
of, relating to, or caused by a virus
(of a video, image, story, etc) spread quickly and widely among internet users via social networking sites, e-mail, etc
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Medical definitions for viral
viral
[ vī′rəl ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or caused by a virus.
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