Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time, affecting many people.
Epidemic
/ˌepəˈdemɪk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
It would help us prevent an epidemic...
Quarantine measures aim to control the epidemic's spread.
During an epidemic, health resources can be overwhelmed.
Etymology:
Derived from the Greek word epidemios, meaning prevalent among the people, through late Latin epidemia, and French épidémie.
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