virulence Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈvɪɹjələns/
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Virulence as a Noun
1
The state of being virulent.
Most strains of this virus have no virulence.
2
The degree of how virulent a thing is.
This strain has higher virulence than most others.
Virulence in a Sentence
Most strains of this virus have no virulence.
This strain has higher virulence than most others.
Word Forms & Grammar
virulence (countable and uncountable, plural virulences)
Origin of Virulence
From Middle French virulence, from Late Latin virulentia.
Quick Facts About Virulence
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈvɪɹjələns/ |
| Meaning | The state of being virulent |
| Plural | virulences |