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virulence
Virulence (noun) means the quality of being virulent.
noun
1
The quality of being virulent.
"Most strains of this virus have no virulence."
2
How virulent something is.
"This strain has higher virulence than most others."
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Etymology
Adopted from Middle French virulence, which came from Late Latin virulentia.
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virulency
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What is the meaning of virulence?
"virulence" (noun) means the quality of being virulent.
What is another word for virulence?
Other words for "virulence" include virulency.
What is the opposite of virulence?
The opposite of "virulence" is mildness.
What are the different meanings of virulence?
"virulence" has 2 main meanings: 1. The quality of being virulent; 2. How virulent something is.
