Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infective
adjective
/ɪnˈfɛk.tɪv/
Definition
Capable of causing infection.
Examples
- Infective agents like bacteria can spread rapidly in unclean environments.
- The infective dose of the virus is crucial for understanding its transmission.
Meaning
Infective refers to something that can cause disease or infection, particularly used in relation to microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
Synonyms
- Contagious
- Infectious
- Transmissible
