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infectious 1. (of a disease) capable of being transmitted 2. (of a disease) caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or protozoa 3. causing or transmitting infection 4. International law a. tainting or capable of tainting with illegality b. rendering liable to seizure or forfeiture infectious [in′fek·shəs] (medicine) Caused by infection. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Ah, friend, an infectious disease is indeed a misfortune, for now we poor and miserable folk must perforce keep apart from one another, lest the infection be increased. He ordered dinners and suppers and obviously tried to appear cheerful, but his cheerfulness was not infectious as it used to be: on the contrary it evoked the compassion of those who knew and liked him. cried Laurie, promenading down the path with Amy, with such infectious spirit and skill that everyone else followed their example without a murmur. |
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