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Virus

ˈvaɪrəs
Zeer Veelvoorkomend
~ 2200
~ 2200
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Virus -

A harmful microorganism that can replicate inside living cells and cause infectious diseases

Voorbeeld: The flu virus spread quickly throughout the school, causing many students to fall ill.
Gebruik: formalContext: medical and scientific discussions
Opmerking: Commonly used in the context of biology, medicine, and health

A piece of code designed to cause damage or disruption to a computer system

Voorbeeld: The IT department worked tirelessly to remove the virus from the company's network.
Gebruik: formalContext: information technology and cybersecurity
Opmerking: Often referred to in the context of computer viruses and malware

A contagious disease that spreads quickly and affects a large number of people

Voorbeeld: The economic downturn acted like a virus, impacting businesses across the country.
Gebruik: informalContext: commonly used in metaphorical or figurative sense
Opmerking: Used to describe the rapid and widespread impact of something negative

Synoniemen van Virus

pathogen

A pathogen is a microorganism that can cause disease in its host.
Voorbeeld: The pathogen responsible for the flu outbreak has been identified.
Opmerking: While a virus is a specific type of pathogen, not all pathogens are viruses. Pathogens can include bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc.

microbe

A microbe is a microscopic organism, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Voorbeeld: The lab is studying how different microbes interact with the human body.
Opmerking: Microbe is a broader term that encompasses various types of microscopic organisms, while virus specifically refers to a submicroscopic infectious agent.

germ

Germ is a colloquial term for a microorganism, especially one that causes disease.
Voorbeeld: Washing your hands regularly can help prevent the spread of germs.
Opmerking: Germ is a more general term that can refer to bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms, whereas virus specifically refers to a type of infectious agent.

bacterium

A bacterium is a single-celled microorganism that can cause disease.
Voorbeeld: Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacterium.
Opmerking: While viruses are not considered bacteria, both are types of microorganisms that can cause infections. Bacteria are larger and structurally different from viruses.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Virus

Computer virus

A computer virus is a type of malicious software that can replicate itself and spread to other computers, causing damage to files and systems.
Voorbeeld: My laptop got infected with a computer virus after clicking on a suspicious link.
Opmerking: This phrase specifically refers to malicious software affecting electronic devices, unlike the biological virus that affects living organisms.

Viral video

A viral video is a video that becomes popular through internet sharing, typically spreading rapidly across different platforms.
Voorbeeld: The funny cat video went viral on social media, gaining millions of views within hours.
Opmerking: In this context, 'viral' refers to something spreading quickly and widely online, similar to how a virus spreads through a population.

Viral marketing

Viral marketing is a strategy that encourages individuals to share a marketing message or content with others, creating exponential growth in its exposure.
Voorbeeld: The company's clever use of social media led to a successful viral marketing campaign for their new product.
Opmerking: This phrase involves leveraging social networks and online platforms to promote a product or service rapidly, drawing parallels to the rapid spread of a virus.

Spread like wildfire

To spread like wildfire means to disseminate quickly and uncontrollably, similar to how a wildfire rapidly expands across an area.
Voorbeeld: Rumors about the celebrity breakup spread like wildfire throughout the tabloids.
Opmerking: While a virus spreads rapidly due to its infectious nature, this phrase emphasizes the speed and uncontrollable nature of the dissemination, likening it to the rapid spread of a wildfire.

Infected with gossip

Being infected with gossip means being influenced or affected by rumors or hearsay that are spreading within a particular social group or community.
Voorbeeld: The office was infected with gossip after the news of the upcoming layoffs leaked.
Opmerking: In this case, 'infected' is used metaphorically to convey the idea of being impacted or influenced by the spread of gossip, similar to how a virus affects a person's health.

Virus of hatred

A virus of hatred refers to the rapid and destructive spread of negative emotions or ideologies that can harm relationships and communities.
Voorbeeld: The extremist group's propaganda was spreading like a virus of hatred, fueling divisions in society.
Opmerking: Here, 'virus' is used metaphorically to highlight the contagious and harmful nature of negative emotions or ideologies, likening them to a biological virus.

Virus of discontent

A virus of discontent refers to a pervasive feeling of dissatisfaction or unrest that spreads among a group of people, often due to perceived injustices.
Voorbeeld: The lack of transparency in the government's actions fueled a virus of discontent among the citizens.
Opmerking: Similar to the previous idiom, 'virus' is used metaphorically to describe the rapid and contagious nature of discontent spreading through a population.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Virus

Bug

In informal spoken language, 'bug' is often used as a slang term for a virus or illness, especially when referring to feeling unwell or sick.
Voorbeeld: I think I caught a bug from my coworker; I'm feeling under the weather.
Opmerking: While 'virus' is a more technical term, 'bug' is a casual and colloquial term used to describe feeling sick.

Plague

'Plague' is used informally to describe a widespread outbreak of illness or virus affecting a group of people.
Voorbeeld: There seems to be a cold plague going around the office; everyone's sneezing.
Opmerking: Unlike 'virus,' 'plague' carries a sense of severity and suggests a more widespread and impactful outbreak.

Nasty bug

'Nasty bug' is a colloquial term used to refer to a particularly virulent or unpleasant virus or illness.
Voorbeeld: I caught that nasty bug that's been going around; it knocked me out for a week.
Opmerking: Unlike 'virus,' 'nasty bug' conveys a stronger negative connotation and emphasizes the unpleasantness or severity of the illness.

Buggy

Colloquially, 'buggy' can be used to describe feeling unwell or sick due to a virus or illness.
Voorbeeld: I've been feeling really buggy lately; maybe I should see a doctor.
Opmerking: Compared to 'virus,' 'buggy' is a more informal and playful way to describe feeling under the weather.

Sick bug

'Sick bug' is a casual term used to refer to a contagious virus or illness that is causing people to become sick.
Voorbeeld: I think I caught that sick bug that's been spreading around town; I've been in bed all day.
Opmerking: While 'virus' is a medical term, 'sick bug' is a more relatable and informal way to talk about feeling ill.

Ailment

'Ailment' in informal language can refer to a mild illness or discomfort caused by a virus or infection.
Voorbeeld: Everyone at the party had some sort of ailment; I hope I didn't catch it too.
Opmerking: Unlike 'virus,' which specifically denotes a type of pathogen, 'ailment' is a broader term encompassing various types of health issues.

Virus - Voorbeelden

The virus is spreading rapidly.
The doctor identified the kórokozó.
The mikroba caused the infection.

Grammatica van Virus

Virus - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: virus
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): viruses
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): virus
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
virus bevat 2 lettergrepen: vi • rus
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈvī-rəs
vi rus , ˈvī rəs (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

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