contagion
/kənˈteɪdʒən/
con · ta · gion
kən · ˈteɪ · dʒən
English Definition
n. the spread of disease by contact
Significado en Español
contagio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lây nhiễm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “contagion”:
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A
prevention
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B
infection
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C
cure
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D
immunity
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B — infection.
“contagion” means n. the spread of disease by contact
Common questions about “contagion”
What does “contagion” mean?
contagion — n. the spread of disease by contact. In Chinese: 传染.
How do you pronounce “contagion”?
contagion is pronounced /kənˈteɪdʒən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · ta · gion.
Is “contagion” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. contagion appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
