Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

contagious

Adjective
/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
Definition
Capable of being transmitted from one individual to another, especially regarding diseases or infections.
Examples
  • The flu is a contagious virus that spreads easily from person to person.
  • Her enthusiasm for learning was contagious, inspiring everyone around her.
Meaning
Contagious refers to something that can spread from one person to another, usually in the context of an illness or disease.
Synonyms
  • infectious
  • transmittable
  • communicable
  • catching