antiviral
What is another word for antiviral? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Stopping or slowing the growth and reproduction of a virus.
We haven't recorded synonyms for antiviral yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use antiviral
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
antiviral drug
antiviral treatment
antiviral software
take an antiviral
The word covers two quite separate fields, medicine and computing, so the surrounding sentence usually makes the intended meaning clear.
Etymology
Antiviral combines the prefix anti-, meaning against, with viral, describing something related to or caused by a virus.
Full origin of antiviral →Frequently asked questions
What does antiviral mean?
It describes something that works against a virus, most often a medicine, but the same word is also used for software that fights computer viruses.
What is an antiviral used for?
An antiviral is a medication used to treat or manage an infection caused by a virus.
Is antiviral the same as antibiotic?
No. Antivirals act on viruses, while antibiotics act on bacteria; each is generally ineffective against the other type of infection.
