Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transmissibility
noun
/trænsˌmɪsəˈbɪlɪti/
Definition
The ability of a disease or infection to be transmitted from one individual to another.
Examples
- The transmissibility of the flu virus can vary from year to year.
- Health officials are studying the transmissibility of COVID-19 variants to implement better control measures.
- High transmissibility of pathogens often leads to outbreaks in communities.
Meaning
Transmissibility refers to how easily a pathogen, such as a virus or bacteria, spreads within a population.
Synonyms
- spreadability
- infectivity
- communicability
