contagious

Meanings

• adjective

  Spreading easily from person to person, especially among a large number of people.

  - "The flu is highly contagious and can spread quickly in a crowded workplace."
  - "Contagious laughter is catching and can make even the grumpiest person smile."

• adjective

  Capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another.

  - "The measles is a contagious disease that can be spread through the air."
  - "Contagious bacteria can survive on surfaces for hours, making it important to wash your hands frequently."

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Antonyms

non-contagious

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Synonyms

catching , infectious , infectious

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contagious
aggressive , obsessive , progressive , precious

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Variants

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contagious , contagiously , contagiousness , contagiousnesses , contagious abortion , contagious abortions , contagious disease , contagious diseases

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'contagiosus', meaning 'touching at the same time' or 'contact'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'contagious' comes from the Latin word 'contagiosus', which means 'touching at the same time'.

2. The Guinness World Record for the largest number of people sneezing simultaneously is 10,068.

3. The common cold is the most contagious respiratory infection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infectious: Both contagious and infectious refer to the ability of a disease or substance to spread from one organism or person to another, but contagious specifically refers to the spread through direct contact, while infectious can also refer to the spread through other means, such as contaminated water or food.

2. Communicable: A disease or condition that is contagious is also considered communicable, meaning it can be transmitted from one person to another.

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Culture

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The term 'contagious' has been used extensively in various forms of media to describe the spread of ideas, emotions, and diseases. In literature, it has been used to describe the spread of fear, excitement, and even love. In music, songs have been written about contagious laughter, contagious love, and contagious diseases. In art, there are many depictions of contagious diseases, such as the Black Death or smallpox.

How to Memorize "contagious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people laughing or sneezing, illustrating the spread of contagiousness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contagious' with the idea of something spreading easily from one person to another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Contagious Cats Can Cause Colds' to remember that contagious diseases can be spread from person to person.

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