non-contagious

Meanings

• adjective

  Not capable of being transmitted from one person or thing to another.

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Antonyms

contagious

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Rhymes

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uncontagious , contagious , hypocritical , practicable

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Variants

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noncontagious

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'contagiosus' meaning 'touching at the same time, in contact', the opposite of which is 'non-contagious'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'non-contagious' was first used in the late 19th century to describe diseases that could not be spread from person to person.

2. The opposite of 'non-contagious' is 'contagious', which refers to diseases or conditions that can be spread from person to person.

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Related Concepts

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1. Communicable diseases: Diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another.

2. Infectious diseases: Diseases caused by microorganisms that can spread from person to person.

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Culture

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In medical contexts, 'non-contagious' refers to diseases or conditions that cannot be spread from person to person. This term is often used to reassure people that they are not at risk of contracting a disease from someone who has it.

How to Memorize "non-contagious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a sign that says 'Non-Contagious' on it, indicating that they do not have a contagious disease.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'non-contagious' with the concept of safety and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Non-Contagious = Not Catching Anything' to remember the meaning of the word.

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