ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Infodemic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Infodemic is a noun meaning (informal) An excessive amount of information concerning a problem such that the solution is made more difficult.

Meaning

(informal) An excessive amount of information concerning a problem such that the solution is made more difficult.

More Meanings

  1. (informal) A wide and rapid spread of misinformation.
  2. Relating to infodemiology.

Example Sentences

But his inclination to prioritise free speech over moderation would soon become a flashpoint with a White House trying to battle a so-called “infodemic” of online conspiracies about the disease and the vaccine.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include infobesity, infoxication, hyperinformation, infowhelm, infoglut, infostress.

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