ALL meanings of antiviral
vi·ral
A a - adjective antiviral inhibiting the growth of viruses 3
- noun antiviral any antiviral drug: used to treat diseases caused by viruses, such as herpes infections and AIDS 3
- adjective antiviral capable of checking the growth or effect of a virus 3
- noun antiviral An antiviral is any drug used to treat diseases, such as herpes infections and AIDS, caused by viruses. 3
- adjective antiviral of, relating to, or caused by a virus. 1
- adjective antiviral 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. 1
- adjective antiviral 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. 1
- adjective antiviral pertaining to a computer virus. 1
- idioms antiviral go viral, to spread rapidly via the Internet, email, or other media: Footage of the candidate's off-color remarks went viral within minutes. 1
- noun antiviral (chiefly of a drug or treatment) effective against viruses. 1
- adjective antiviral that combats viral infection 1
- adjective antiviral (medicine) Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus. 0
- adjective antiviral (computing) Eliminating or inhibiting the action of a computer virus. 0