transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvir-ə-lənt, ˈvir-yə- ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin virulentus, from virus poison
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
a virulent infection
b. : able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms : markedly pathogenic
virulent bacteria
2. : extremely poisonous or venomous
3. : full of malice : malignant
virulent racists
4. : objectionably harsh or strong
virulent criticism
• vir·u·lent·ly adverb