Associations to the word «Contagious»

Wiktionary

CONTAGIOUS, adjective. Of a disease, easily transmitted to others.
CONTAGIOUS, adjective. Of a fashion, laughter, etc., easily passed on to others.
CONTAGIOUS, adjective. Of a person, having a disease that can be transmitted to another person by touch.

Dictionary definition

CONTAGIOUS, adjective. Easily diffused or spread as from one person to another; "a contagious grin".
CONTAGIOUS, adjective. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection.

Wise words

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