Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-vir-

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.80 in modern English

Syllables
-vir-
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

interfix

Used to form names of antivirals.

interfix

Alternative form of -vi-.

Etymology

From virus.

Phrases

-mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies -vir

Frequently Paired Words

-mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies -vir

Questions

What does -vir- mean?
Used to form names of antivirals.
Where does -vir- come from?
From virus.

How to pronounce -vir-

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