contagious
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/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
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/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
adjective
R
A disease that can spread from person to person by close contact.
The flu is contagious, so stay home if you are sick.
R
A person who has a disease that can spread to others by close contact.
She is contagious with chickenpox and should avoid others.
translation
A disease that can spread from person to person by close contact.; A person who has a disease that can spread to others by close contact.