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infectious

/ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/

Translations

infectiousadjective

more infectious

Comp.

most infectious

Super.

/ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/

The infectious disease spread rapidly through the town.

Инфекционное заболевание быстро распространилось по городу.

His infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.

Его заразный смех заставил всех в комнате улыбнуться.

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infectiousadjective

Capable of being transmitted from one organism to another; contagious.

Measles is extremely infectious, spreading rapidly among children.

Figuratively, likely to spread quickly from person to person (of feelings, emotions, or qualities).

Her infectious laughter soon had everyone in the room chuckling.