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virulent

/ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Extremely harmful, toxic, or noxious

    - "The virulent toxin caused severe damage to the cells."
    - "The virulent bacteria infected the entire population."
  • adjective

    Marked by the rapid spread or development of something harmful or destructive

    - "The virulent spread of the disease left no survivors in the village."
    - "The virulent growth of the tumor required immediate medical attention."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with virulent
delirious , obdurate , prestidigitator , stupor
Variants
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virulent , virulently , hyper-virulence , hyper-virulent , hypervirulence , hypervirulent
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'virulentus', meaning 'manly, robust, strong'. Its modern meaning is derived from the sense of something having the power to cause harm.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'virulent' comes from the Latin word 'virulentus', which originally meant 'manly' or 'robust'.

  2. The term 'virulent' is often used in the context of diseases or toxins, but it can also be used to describe the intensity and rapid spread of negative emotions or ideas.


Related Concepts
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  1. Toxic: Refers to substances or agents that can cause harm or damage to living organisms.

  2. Noxious: Refers to something harmful or detrimental to health or well-being.

  3. Pathogenic: Refers to an agent that can cause disease.


Culture
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In literature, 'virulent' has been used to describe the intensity and rapid spread of harmful things, such as diseases or negative emotions. In art, it has been used to depict the destructive power of nature or human actions.

How to Memorize "virulent"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a powerful toxin spreading rapidly and causing harm to cells or organisms.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with something harmful or toxic, such as a virus or a poisonous substance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'virulent' as something that causes harm and spreads quickly.


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