Virus ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Virus ( noun )

1. An infectious agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat and is too small to be seen by light microscope.
2. A program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes.
3. A condition or a disease caused by a virus.

Origin:

Late latin, from latin, poison, from virulentus, from virus venom, from viere to be poisonous.

Examples:

1. The common cold is caused by a virus.
2. The computer was infected with a virus that deleted all the files.
3. The virus was spread through the air by coughing and sneezing.
4. The anti-virus software helped to protect the computer from malware.
5. The virus was able to replicate itself quickly.

(As a verb)

Virus ( verb )

1. An infectious agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat and is too small to be seen by light microscope.
2. A program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes.
3. A condition or a disease caused by a virus.

Origin:

Late latin, from latin, poison, from virulentus, from virus venom, from viere to be poisonous.

Examples:

1. The common cold is caused by a virus.
2. The computer was infected with a virus that deleted all the files.
3. The virus was spread through the air by coughing and sneezing.
4. The anti-virus software helped to protect the computer from malware.
5. The virus was able to replicate itself quickly.