INFECTIOUS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word infectious. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word infectious. (close relations)

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infect infected infecting infectivity

Best Alternative Words for INFECTIOUS


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	contagious				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • easily diffused or spread as from one person to another • (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
	communicable				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection • readily communicated
	transmissible				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection • occurring among members of a family usually by heredity • inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
	catching				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team • the act of detecting something; catching sight of something • becoming infected adjective satellite • (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
	catchy				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having concealed difficulty • likely to attract attention
	infective				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • able to cause disease • caused by infection or capable of causing infection

Best Hypernyms For INFECTIOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for infectious, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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