Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

epidêmico

adjective

ɛpɪˈdɛmɪkəʊ

Definition

Referring to a disease or condition that affects a large number of people in a particular area or population during a specific time period.

Examples

The epidemic outbreak of the flu resulted in widespread vaccination efforts.
Experts warned that the epidemic nature of obesity could lead to serious health consequences.
The community came together to combat the epidemic of homelessness in their area.

Meaning

Epidemics typically involve the rapid spread of infectious diseases, and the term can also describe processes that are widespread or prevalent in a certain context.