"idea virus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: idea viruses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} idea virus (plural idea viruses)
  1. A concept which is transmitted between people via networks (especially the Internet) generally without the knowledge or consent of the originator, and which may be modified as it is passed on.
    Sense id: en-idea_virus-en-noun-MZnnFiCJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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