viral

Viral describes something caused by a virus.

(adjective)

An example of something viral is the flu.

The definition of viral is something that has become very popular very quickly on the Internet.

(adjective)

An example of viral is a video that is released and watched by a million people within a few days.

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See viral in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, involving, or caused by a virus

See viral in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of, relating to, or caused by a virus.

Related Forms:

  • viˈral·ly adverb

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