Definitions for virulence

virulence vir·u·lence

Spelling: [vir-yuh-luh ns, vir-uh
IPA: /ˈvɪr yə ləns, ˈvɪr ə-/

Virulence is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 300 anagrams from letters in virulence (ceeilnruv).

Definitions for virulence

noun

  1. quality of being virulent.
  2. Bacteriology. the relative ability of a microorganism to cause disease; degree of pathogenicity. the capability of a microorganism to cause disease.
  3. venomous hostility.
  4. intense sharpness of temper.

Origin of virulence

1655-65; Late Latin vīrulentia stench; see virulent, -ence

Examples for virulence

I have had Thousands written against me, with virulence and Scandal.

The epidemic had died out not because of lack of virulence but because of lack of victims.

He said, 'You can have no conception of what the virulence is against Peel and me.'

All her friends were beginning to hate her with virulence, so lucky had she been!

The virulence of their mutual animosity may be estimated by the following story.

And, if anything, it is all the more urgent as Islamic extremism appears to be increasing in size and virulence.

Some observers expect the virulence of the opposition to gay marriage to cool accordingly after the UMP leadership convention.

It is then said that the virulence of the microbe is attenuated.

Even the virulence of the dreaded Tarantula's bite has been greatly exaggerated.

"We don't scare worth a cent," she snapped, with the virulence of a vixen.

Word Value for virulence
Scrable

14

Words with friends

19

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