Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Infective.
Infective - as an adjective satellite
Caused by infection or capable of causing infection
Example: "Viruses and other infective agents"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infectiousInfective - 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."
Word Game Points
Is INFECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, infective is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordINFECTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is INFECTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, infective is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFECTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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