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contagious

adjective

(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

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Word length
10
Starts with
C
Ends with
S
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

adjective

  1. Easily diffused or spread as from one person to another

    “A contagious grin”

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A contagious grin

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