Antiviral Definition

ăntē-vīrəl, ăntī-
anti-viral
adjective
Capable of checking the growth or effect of a virus.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to antivirus software.
American Heritage
Eliminating or inhibiting the effectiveness of viruses.
American Heritage
Destroying or inhibiting the growth and reproduction of viruses.
American Heritage Medicine

(medicine) Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus.

Wiktionary
noun
An antiviral drug.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
  • antiviral drug
  • antiviral agent

Other Word Forms of Antiviral

Noun

Singular:
antiviral
Plural:
antivirals

Origin of Antiviral

  • anti- +‎ viral

    From Wiktionary

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