English Explanatory Dictionary

contagious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Easily transmitted to others.
  2. Easily passed on to others.
  3. Having a disease that can be transmitted to another person.
  4. Contiguous.

Pronunciation

/kənˈteɪdʒəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-contagious.wav

Word forms

contagious more contagious most contagious

Etymology

From Old French contagieus, from Late Latin contagiosus, from contagio.

Synonyms

catching infectious spreadable

Antonyms

non-contagious noncontagious noninfectious nontransmissible noncommunicable

Derived words

anticontagious contagion contagious abortion contagious fire contagiously contagious magic contagiousness contagious shooting uncontagious
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