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contagious

con·ta·gious

UK/kənˈteɪ.d͡ʒəs/ US/kʌˈnteɪdʒʌs/ fairly common

adjective

1.

of or relating to communicable diseases

  • “by the road to the contagious hospital”
2.

easily diffused or spread as from one person to another

  • “a contagious grin”
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3.

Origin

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

Phrases

  • contagious abortion
  • contagious fire
  • contagious magic
  • contagious shooting

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