contagiousness
/kənˈteɪdʒəsnəs/
noun
- The quality of being able to spread from one person to another, especially of a disease.
- Doctors studied the contagiousness of the new virus to determine how to control it.
- The contagiousness of the flu means it can quickly spread through a school.
- Because of its high contagiousness, the illness required immediate quarantine measures.
- The quality of spreading easily from person to person, such as an emotion, behavior, or idea.
- Social media can increase the contagiousness of a trend or a rumor.
- The contagiousness of her laughter made everyone in the room smile.
- The contagiousness of the team's enthusiasm inspired the whole company.
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