communicable (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kəˈmjuːnɪkəbl/

Definition

Capable of being passed from one person or organism to another, especially regarding diseases or infections.

Examples

• Health officials are working to contain the spread of this communicable disease.

• Many communicable illnesses can be prevented through regular hand washing.

• The patient was placed in isolation because the virus was deemed highly communicable.

Synonyms of communicable

Words with a similar meaning to communicable:

• catchy
• infectious
• contagious
• transmissible

Antonyms of communicable

Words with the opposite meaning to communicable:

• non-communicable

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