infodemic

English

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -ɛmɪk

Etymology 1

Blend of information +‎ epidemic.

Noun

infodemic (plural infodemics)

(informal) An excessive amount of information concerning a problem such that the solution is made more difficult
(informal) A wide and rapid spread of misinformation

Translations

excessive amount of information concerning a problem

Arabic: وباء معلوماتي ?
Italian: infodemia (it) f
Spanish: infodemia (es) f

Adjective

infodemic (not comparable)

Relating to infodemiology.

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