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- [vir-yuh-luh ns, vir-uh-]
- /ˈvɪr yə ləns, ˈvɪr ə-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vir-yuh-luh ns, vir-uh-]
- /ˈvɪr yə ləns, ˈvɪr ə-/
Definitions of virulency word
- noun virulency quality of being virulent. 1
- noun virulency Bacteriology. the relative ability of a microorganism to cause disease; degree of pathogenicity. the capability of a microorganism to cause disease. 1
- noun virulency venomous hostility. 1
- noun virulency intense sharpness of temper. 1
- noun virulency Dated form of virulence. 0
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Origin of virulency
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Late Latin vīrulentia stench; see virulent, -ence
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Parts of speech for Virulency
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
virulency popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
virulency usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for virulency
noun virulency
- ill feeling — animosity or resentment felt toward another.
- embitterment — (uncountable) The state of being embittered.
- miff — petulant displeasure; ill humor.
Antonyms for virulency
noun virulency
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
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