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infodemia
/in.foˈðe.mja/
an overabundance of information, often unreliable, spreading rapidly online
La infodemia durante la pandemia dificultó la difusión de información precisa.
The infodemic during the pandemic made it difficult to spread accurate information.
technical
A rapid and widespread dissemination of information, often inaccurate or misleading, typically through digital platforms, which can overwhelm the public and hinder effective communication.
Las redes sociales contribuyeron a la infodemia sobre las vacunas.
Social media contributed to the infodemic about vaccines.
The term combines 'information' and 'epidemic' to describe how misinformation spreads like a virus.
Collocations
infodemia de desinformacióninfodemic of misinformationcombatir la infodemiato combat the infodemic
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'infodemia' to describe the spread of unreliable information, not just any information overload.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misuse
Do not use 'infodemia' for general information overload; it specifically refers to misleading or false information.
Word Origin
Coined by combining 'información' (information) and 'epidemia' (epidemic), popularized by the WHO during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe the rapid spread of misinformation.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in health and media contexts to describe the challenges of managing information overload, especially during crises.
Word Breakdown
info
information
rootdemia
epidemic
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