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Definitions for Antivirus
[1] an ultramicroscopic (20 to 300 nm in diameter), metabolically inert, infectious agent that replicates only within the cells of living hosts, mainly bacteria, plants, and animals: composed of an RNA or DNA core, a protein coat, and, in more complex types, a surrounding envelope.
[2] Informal . a viral disease.
[3] a corrupting influence on morals or the intellect; poison.
[4] a segment of self-replicating code planted illegally in a computer program, often to damage or shut down a system or network.
[5] (modifier) a piece of software designed to prevent viruses entering a computer system or network antivirus software
[6] (modifier) of or relating to such a piece of software
[7] any of a group of submicroscopic entities consisting of a single nucleic acid chain surrounded by a protein coat and capable of replication only within the cells of living organisms: many are pathogenic
[8] informal a disease caused by a virus
[9] any corrupting or infecting influence
[10] computing an unauthorized program that inserts itself into a computer system and then propagates itself to other computers via networks or disks; when activated it interferes with the operation of the computer
Words nearby Antivirus
virusvirulence, virulent, virulent bacteriophage, viruliferous, viruria, virus, virus chip, virus keratoconjunctivitis, virus punctate keratoconjunctivitis, virus shedding, virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome
Origin of Antivirus
virus1590–1600; < Latin vīrus slime, poison; akin to ooze2
Other words from Antivirus
vi·rus·like , adjective
an·ti·vi·rus , adjective
viral adjective
Word origin for Antivirus
virusC16: from Latin: slime, poisonous liquid; related to Old English wāse marsh, Greek ios poison