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infectious

/ɪnˈfɛktɪəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does infectious mean?

adjective

Causing or spreading disease; highly contagious. Having a strong and often unpleasant influence on people's emotions or behavior.

Example

"The infectious laughter of the children filled the room."

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