infectiously

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Definitions of infectiously word

adjective infectiously communicable by infection, as from one person to another or from one part of the body to another: infectious diseases. 1
adjective infectiously causing or communicating infection. 1
adjective infectiously tending to spread from one to another: infectious laughter. 1
adjective infectiously Law. capable of contaminating with illegality; exposing to seizure or forfeiture. 1
adjective infectiously Obsolete. diseased. 1
noun infectiously In an infectious manner. 1

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1535-45; infect(ion) + -ious

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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