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What Does Contagious Mean?
Adjective
- A contagious disease can spread from one person to another.
- When someone is contagious, it means they can give their sickness to other people.
- Something that is contagious can make others feel the same way, like laughter.
Contagious — Full Explanation
Contagious is when a sickness can pass from one person to another. If someone is sick, they can share it with their friends.
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Contagious Meaning in Other Languages
hindi
संक्रामक
sankramak
बिमारी
bimaari
संक्रामक
sankramak
kannada
ಸಂಚಾರಕ (Sancharaka)
sancharaka
ಸಂಚಾರಿ (Sanchari)
sanchari
ಸಂಪರ್ಕ (Samparka)
samparka
bengali
সংক্রামক
sôngkrāmok
সংক্রামক
sôngkrāmok
ছোঁয়াচ
chhôyach
spanish
contagioso
kon-ta-hee-o-so
contagioso
kon-ta-hee-o-so
infeccioso
in-fek-see-o-so
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contagious
What does 'contagious' mean?
The word 'contagious' means something that can spread from one person to another, like a cold or a smile!
How do you pronounce 'contagious'?
You say 'contagious' like this: kon-tay-jus.
What is the origin of the word 'contagious'?
The word 'contagious' comes from the Latin word 'contagiosus', which means 'touching' or 'infecting'.
What is the meaning of 'contagious' in Kannada?
The word 'contagious' in Kannada is 'ಸಂಕ್ರಾಮಕ' (Saṅkrāmak).