contagion
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/kənˈteɪdʒən/
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/kənˈteɪdʒən/
noun
R
The process of spreading a disease from one person to another.
Washing hands regularly helps prevent the contagion of the flu.
R
A disease that can be passed from one person to another by close contact.
Measles is a highly contagious disease.
R
The rapid spread of something negative or harmful from one person to another.
The contagion of fear spread through the crowd.
translation
The process of spreading a disease from one person to another.; A disease that can be passed from one person to another by close contact.; The rapid spread of something negative or harmful from one person to another.
Word Forms
Plural
contagions