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Uncommoninfectious
The correct spelling is infectious.
How to pronounce infectious
adjective
Say it like: Inf-ecs-how-s
The correct spelling is infectious. (of an illness) Transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed. For example: "Cancer is not infectious."
Usage Examples
“Cancer is not infectious.”
“Despite feeling better, the patient is still infectious.”
“Her enthusiasm for work can be really infectious.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.(of an illness) Transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed.
- 2.(of a person) Able to infect others.
- 3.(of feelings and behaviour) Spreading quickly from one person to another.
- 4.Memorable and invoking excitement or interest.
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