virally en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈvaɪɹəli/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *weys- Proto-Indo-European *wisós Proto-Italic *weizos Latin vīrusbor. Middle English virus English virus English -al English viral Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English virally From viral + -ly.
Meanings
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Due to, or by means of, a virus or viruses.
The cells have been virally infected.
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In a viral fashion; often specifically in the context of viral marketing.
The widespread use of mobile phones which support free Bluetoothing has enabled promotional videos to be distributed virally between handsets.
2009, Seema Gupta, Branding and Advertising, page 303:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more virally | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most virally | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |