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contagiousness

/kɒnˈteɪdʒəs.nəs/ noun · British & US
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What does contagiousness mean?

noun

The quality of being easily spread or transmitted, especially of a disease or an idea.

Example

"The contagiousness of the virus made it difficult to contain."

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