Infectious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Caused by infection or capable of causing infection; "viruses and other infective agents"; "a carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Of or relating to infection; "infectious hospital"; "infectious disease".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 3
Easily spread; "fear is exceedingly infectious; children catch it from their elders"- Bertrand Russell.
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor warned that the patient's condition was highly infectious and required immediate isolation.
- The new dance craze is so infectious that it's sweeping the nation in a matter of weeks.
- Fear of failure can be incredibly infectious and hold people back from pursuing their dreams.
- In a crowded conference room, coughs can be infectious, leading to a wave of sick attendees.
- Laughter is infectious, and it's common to find yourself smiling uncontrollably when surrounded by joyful people.