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infectious

/ˌɪnˈfɛkʃəs/ · 10 letters · 9 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    caused by infection or capable of causing infection

    viruses and other infective agents

  2. adjective

    easily spread;, Bertrand Russell

    fear is exceedingly infectious; children catch it from their elders

  3. adjective

    of or relating to infection

    infectious hospital

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