contagious
/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
con · ta · gious
kən · ˈteɪ · dʒəs
English Definition
adj. able to be spread from one to another
Significado en Español
contagioso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lây nhiễm, truyền nhiễm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(common)+tag(contact)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “contagious”: The common cold is highly contagious, spreading quickly from person to person.
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A
infectious
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B
harmless
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C
isolated
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D
delayed
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A — infectious.
“contagious” means adj. able to be spread from one to another
Common questions about “contagious”
What does “contagious” mean?
contagious — adj. able to be spread from one to another. In Chinese: 传染的.
How do you pronounce “contagious”?
contagious is pronounced /kənˈteɪdʒəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · ta · gious.
Is “contagious” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. contagious appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “contagious”?
con(common)+tag(contact)
