infodemic

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛmɪk

Etymology 1

Blend of information +‎ epidemic.

Noun

infodemic (plural infodemics)

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

Translations

excessive amount of information concerning a problem

• Arabic: وباء معلوماتي ?
• Catalan: infodèmia f
• Italian: infodemia (it) f
• Spanish: infodemia (es) f
• Swedish: infodemi (sv) c

Etymology 2

Adjective

infodemic (not comparable)

1. Relating to infodemiology.