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infectious
01
(of a disease or condition) capable of transmitting from one person, organism, or object to another through direct or indirect contact
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most infectious
Comparative
more infectious
gradable
Examples
Sarah stayed home from work to avoid spreading her infectious cold to her coworkers.
02
(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly
Examples
His enthusiasm for the project was infectious, inspiring the entire team to work harder.
03
of or relating to infection
Lexical Tree
infectiously
noninfectious
infectious
