infectiousness

in·fec·tious  (n-fkshs)

adj.

1. Capable of causing infection.

2. Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.

3. Caused by a pathogenic microorganism or agent.

4. Easily or readily communicated: an infectious laugh.

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in·fectious·ly adv.

in·fectious·ness n.

Translations

infectiousness [ɪnˈfekʃəsnɪs] N

1. (Med) → lo contagioso, contagiosidad f

2. (fig) [of enthusiasm] → lo contagioso

infectiousness

n

(Med) the infectiousness of this disease → die Ansteckungs- or Infektionsgefahr bei dieser Krankheit

(fig) the infectiousness of the rhythm → der zündende Rhythmus; the infectiousness of his laughter → sein ansteckendes Lachen; the infectiousness of her enthusiasm → ihre mitreißende Begeisterung