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INFECTIVE

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Infective.

Infective - as an adjective satellite

Able to cause disease

Example: "Infective agents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
morbificpathogenic

Caused by infection or capable of causing infection

Example: "Viruses and other infective agents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infectious

Infective - as a noun

A person who is capable of spreading a disease by infecting others.

Infective - as an adjective

Able to cause infection; infectious

Example Sentences

"The bacteria is highly infective and can spread easily."
"The virus has shown to be highly infective in laboratory tests."
"The infective agent is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids."
"She was diagnosed with an infective form of bronchitis."
"The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infective wound."
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Word Game Points

Is INFECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, infective is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INFECTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is INFECTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, infective is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INFECTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is INFECTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, infective is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INFECTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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