Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anti-viral

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.03 in modern English

Syllables: an-ti-vi-ral
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of antiviral.

Example Sentences

""As well as anti-viral cleaning on trains and in stations, we are running longer trains where possible. In return, we ask that people avoid travelling at the busiest times of day if they can and bring a face covering to wear throughout their journey.""

Etymology

From anti- + viral.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: anti

Questions

What does anti-viral mean?: Alternative form of antiviral.
Where does anti-viral come from?: From anti- + viral.

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