Synonyms of contagious
3 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for contagious is infectious. Other synonyms of contagious are spreadable and catching. The opposite of contagious is noncontagious.
Synonyms and similar words for contagious
adjectiveEasily passed on to others.
- infectious
- spreadableCapable of being spread.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- catchingInfectious, contagious.
Opposite of contagious
adjectiveEasily transmitted to others.
- noncontagiousNot contagious.
- noncommunicable
- nontransmissibleNot transmissible.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- non-contagious
- noninfectiousNot infectious, particularly with respect to a disease.
Meaning of contagious
- adjective Easily transmitted to others.
- adjective Easily passed on to others.
- adjective Having a disease that can be transmitted to another person.
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Questions about synonyms of contagious
- What is another word for contagious?
- Contagious has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as infectious, spreadable and catching.
- What is the opposite of contagious?
- The opposite of contagious is noncontagious.
- What does contagious mean?
- Contagious means easily transmitted to others.
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