infectiousness

/ɪnˈfɛkʃəsnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being able to spread quickly and easily from one person to another, especially regarding a disease or emotion.
    • Scientists studied the infectiousness of the new virus to predict its spread.
    • The infectiousness of the flu makes it hard to contain during winter.
    • The infectiousness of her laughter made the party unforgettable.
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