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Which of the following words is an example of a scientific term borrowed from Latin?

AVirus

BSkirt

CBazaar

DPajama

Answer:

A. Virus

Read Explanation:

The word "virus" is a scientific term borrowed from Latin. In Latin, virus originally meant "poison" or "venom." It was later adopted into English and used in scientific contexts, particularly in medicine, microbiology, and computing.

  • B) Skirt → Borrowed from Old Norse (skyrta).

  • C) Bazaar → Borrowed from Persian (bāzār), meaning "marketplace."

  • D) Pajama → Borrowed from Hindi/Urdu (pāyjāma), meaning "loose-fitting pants."


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