virality

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or power of something to be spread rapidly by the actions of people who share it with others, typically through the internet.

  - "The video went viral in just a few hours after being posted."
  - "Social media platforms rely on virality to keep users engaged."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with virality
variety , reality , purity , insanity

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Variants

List of all variants of virality that leads to same result
virilities , virility

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Etymology

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

Virality comes from the Latin word 'viralis', meaning infectious or related to a virus. The term was adopted in the late 1990s to describe the rapid spread of information, especially online.

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Trivia

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

1. The first viral video on YouTube was 'Charlie Bit My Finger' in 2007.

2. The term 'viral' was first used in the context of marketing in the late 1990s.

3. The Harlem Shake dance became a viral phenomenon in 2013.

4. The Ice Bucket Challenge raised over $115 million for ALS research in 2014.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contagion: The spread of ideas, behaviors, or objects from person to person, often through social networks. Virality is a form of contagion in the digital age.

2. Memes: Ideas, behaviors, or styles that spread rapidly by imitation from person to person, typically through the internet. Memes often go viral and can become cultural phenomena.

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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.

Virality is a significant concept in the digital age, as it describes the ability of content to spread rapidly and widely through social media and other online channels. It is often associated with trends, memes, and viral marketing campaigns.

How to Memorize "virality"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a video or image being shared rapidly from person to person, like a virus spreading. Visualize the exponential growth in views or shares as the content goes viral.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'virality' with the idea of something spreading rapidly and widely, like a wildfire or a contagious disease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Viral Ideas Spread Quickly' to remember the meaning of 'virality'.

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