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Meaning of infectious

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

infectious

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of an illness) Transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed.

    Example: Cancer is not infectious.

  2. (of a person) Able to infect others.

    Example: Despite feeling better, the patient is still infectious.

  3. (of feelings and behaviour) Spreading quickly from one person to another.

    Example: Her enthusiasm for work can be really infectious.

  4. Memorable and invoking excitement or interest.

    Example: Pop music is more infectious than elevator music.