infectious
/ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/
in · fec · tious
ɪn · ˈfɛk · ʃəs
English Definition
adj. likely to spread infection
Significado en Español
infeccioso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lây nhiễm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “infectious”:
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A
contagious
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B
immune
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C
harmless
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D
sterile
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A — contagious.
“infectious” means adj. likely to spread infection
Common questions about “infectious”
What does “infectious” mean?
infectious — adj. likely to spread infection. In Chinese: 传染的.
How do you pronounce “infectious”?
infectious is pronounced /ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · fec · tious.
Is “infectious” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. infectious appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
