infectious

/ˌɪnfˈɛkʃəs/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. caused by infection or capable of causing infection
   “viruses and other infective agents”
2. easily spread- Bertrand Russell
   “fear is exceedingly infectious; children catch it from their elders”
3. of or relating to infection
   “infectious hospital”

Synonyms for infectious

• infective
• septic
• catching
• contagious
• corrupting

Antonyms of infectious

• noninfectious