Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transmissible
Adjective
/trænzˈmɪs.ə.bəl/
Definition
Able to be transmitted or spread from one person or organism to another.
Examples
- The flu is highly transmissible, especially during the winter months.
- Understanding what is transmissible is crucial for preventing outbreaks.
- Some genetic traits are transmissible from parents to offspring.
Meaning
The term refers to something that can be passed on or communicated, typically in the context of diseases or information.
Synonyms
- Contagious
- Communicable
- Infectious
- Spreadable
