INFECTIOUS
10 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
Definition of INFECTIOUS
(of an illness) Transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed.
"Cancer is not infectious."
(of a person) Able to infect others.
"Despite feeling better, the patient is still infectious."
(of feelings and behaviour) Spreading quickly from one person to another.
"Her enthusiasm for work can be really infectious."
Examples of INFECTIOUS in a Sentence
- "Cancer is not infectious."
- "Despite feeling better, the patient is still infectious."
- "Her enthusiasm for work can be really infectious."
Word Details
Is INFECTIOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INFECTIOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INFECTIOUS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INFECTIOUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | f | e | c | t | i | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INFECTIOUS
100 words from the letters in INFECTIOUS
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How to Use INFECTIOUS in Word Games
INFECTIOUS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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