Where does “hypervirulence” come from?
hypervirulence (English) comes from English virulence, from Middle French virulence, from Latin virulentia.
hypervirulence (English): An increased virulence
Definitions
- An increased virulence
Ancestry of “hypervirulence”, step by step
hypervirulence traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English virulence
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | virulence | The state of being virulent; A measure of how... |
| 2 | Middle French | virulence | — |
| 3 | Latin | virulentia | — |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |