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   infectious

   /ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a disease or disease-causing organism) liable to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc. through the environment: "outbreaks of infectious diseases" Similar contagiouscommunicabletransmittabletransmissibletransferableconveyablespreadablespreadinginformal:catchingtechnical:epidemicpandemicepizooticdated:infective
   • ▪ liable to spread infection: "the dogs may still be infectious" Similar contaminatinggerm-ladenpollutingpestilentialvirulentpoisonoustoxicnoxious
   • 2. likely to spread or influence others in a rapid manner: "a loud infectious laugh" Similar irresistiblecompellingcontagiouscatchingspreadingcommunicable

   Derivatives

   • 1. infectiously adverb
   • 2. infectiousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINFECTIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › infectiousInfectious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of infectious, a word that describes something that can cause or spread infection, or that is easily transmitted. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of infectious.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINFECTIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Infectious means capable of being transmitted by infection, as from one person to another or from one part of the body to another. See synonyms, derived forms, word history, and example sentences of infectious.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINFECTIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of 'infectious' as an adjective for diseases, feelings, or legal matters. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › infectiousInfectious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. of or relating to infection. “ infectious hospital”. “ infectious disease”. adjective. caused by infection or capable of causing infection. synonyms: infective. infected, septic. containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of infectious – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   INFECTIOUS definition: 1. An infectious disease can be passed from one person to another. 2. Infectious laughter or…. Learn more.