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Infectious vs. Contagious
Infectious
/ɪnˈfekʃəs/Examples:
Laughter is infectious, spreading smiles across the room.The enthusiasm of the team was totally infectious.Her creativity is infectious, inspiring everyone around her.
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Contagious
/kənˈteɪdʒəs/Examples:
Her enthusiasm for the project was contagious.Laughter can often be surprisingly contagious.Yawns are known to be incredibly contagious.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Contagious is often used to describe a disease that can be transmitted through direct contact or close proximity.
- Infectious is a broader term that refers to diseases caused by microorganisms, which may or may not be easily spread to others.
- All contagious diseases are infectious, but not all infectious diseases are contagious.
- Infectious diseases include diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc., while contagious specifically refers to the transmission aspect.
- Remember, contagion is about contact and spreading, while infection is about the presence of pathogens.
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