Antiviral vs. Antivirus

Antiviraladjective

(pharmaceutical effect) Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus.

Antivirusnoun

(computing) A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.

Antiviraladjective

(computing) Eliminating or inhibiting the action of a computer virus.

Antiviralnoun

(pharmaceutical drug) An antiviral medication.

Antiviralnoun

any drug that destroys viruses

Antiviraladjective

inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses