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virological

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌvaɪəˈrɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /vaɪəˈrɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective
Definition

Related to the study of viruses and the diseases they cause.


Example

The virological research conducted at the lab has led to new treatments for viral infections.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the latest virological research on vaccines?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's fascinating how they are developing new strains to combat viruses.
Sloth A
I wonder how they come up with those virological studies so quickly.
Sloth B
It must involve a lot of collaboration among scientists worldwide.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
viral
infectious
pathogenic
Antonyms
noninfectious
harmless
benign
Root Explanation

Virological → It is formed from "virus" (from Latin *virus*, meaning poison or slimy liquid) and "-logical" (from Greek *logikos*, meaning pertaining to reason or study). The word "virological" refers to the study or science related to viruses.

Memory Tip

Think of 'virus' as something that can be harmful, and '-logical' as relating to the study of it. This helps you remember that 'virological' pertains to the study of viruses.

Visually Confused Words
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iatrological
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urological
ovological
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biological
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