Virus

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside living cells.

“The computer virus corrupted all the files on his laptop.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈvaɪrəs/

Syllables

vi·rus

Related Words

Synonyms

pathogenmicrobeinfection

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

V start, U in middle, S end - watch vowel positions.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, good balance of common letters.

Words Related to Virus

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varus verus vicus vires virls

Longer words starting with Virus

Words that begin with “virus”.

viruses

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