infection
/ɪnˈfekʃn/
in · fec · tion
ɪn · ˈfek · ʃn
English Definition
n. invasion of the body by germs
Significado en Español
infección
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhiễm trùng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
infect(infect)+ion(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word infection?
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A
contagion
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B
discovery
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C
expansion
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D
reduction
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A — contagion.
“infection” means n. invasion of the body by germs
Common questions about “infection”
What does “infection” mean?
infection — n. invasion of the body by germs. In Chinese: 感染，传染.
How do you pronounce “infection”?
infection is pronounced /ɪnˈfekʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · fec · tion.
Is “infection” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. infection appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “infection”?
infect(infect)+ion(noun)
