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infectious

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. 1.(of an illness) Transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed.
  2. 2.(of a person) Able to infect others.
  3. 3.(of feelings and behaviour) Spreading quickly from one person to another.
  4. 4.Memorable and invoking excitement or interest.

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