antiviral
Translation
antiviral
Examples
The doctor prescribed an antiviral medication.
The doctor prescribed an antiviral medication.
This new drug has strong antiviral properties.
This new drug has strong antiviral properties.
Grammar Patterns
((an antiviral)) ((noun)) used to describe something that acts against viruses The doctor prescribed an antiviral medication.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: proviral
Etymology
From the prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'viral' (relating to a virus). It literally means 'against a virus'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'anti-' as in 'against' or 'opposite'. So, antiviral means something that works against a virus.