macrovirus

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/ˈmækɹoʊˌvaɪɹəs/

noun

A computer virus written in a macro language.

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Meanings

nounmacrovirus (plural macroviruses)

plural macroviruses · alternative macro virus

  1. A computer virus written in a macro language.

    A macrovirus is a type of virus that is embedded in a document that used the macro programming language.

    2002, Kathleen Sindell, Safety Net: Protecting Your Business on the Internet, John Wiley & Sons, page 243

Origin

From macro + virus.

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Translations

Finnish makrovirus
  • makroviruscomputer virus
Hungarian makróvírus
  • makróvíruscomputer virus

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

carmovirus
Cite this entry
APA

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MLA

“macrovirus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macrovirus. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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