infectious (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfekʃəs/
Definition
Likely to spread or transmit an infection, disease, or emotion to others.
Examples
The doctor warned that the flu was highly infectious.
His enthusiasm for the project was infectious, inspiring the whole team.
Measles is an infectious disease that spreads easily through the air.
How to Use infectious
- infectious disease (collocation)
- A disease that can be transmitted from one person or species to another. — "Vaccination is a key strategy in controlling infectious diseases."
- infectious laughter (collocation)
- Laughter that causes others to laugh as well. — "His infectious laughter filled the room, making everyone feel cheerful."
- infectious enthusiasm (collocation)
- Enthusiasm that spreads to others, making them feel excited too. — "Her infectious enthusiasm for the project motivated the entire team."
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