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Meaning of word infectious from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

infectious   adjective

Meaning : Caused by infection or capable of causing infection.

Example : Viruses and other infective agents.
A carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease.

Synonyms : infective

Meaning : Easily spread.

Example : Fear is exceedingly infectious; children catch it from their elders.

Not infectious.

noninfectious

Meaning : Of or relating to infection.

Example : Infectious hospital.
Infectious disease.