Anthrax

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌθræks/

Definitions of anthrax

noun the bacterium itself

Example Sentences

A1 Anthrax is a serious bacterial infection.

A2 The farmer's livestock was infected with anthrax.

B1 Anthrax can be transmitted through contact with infected animals.

B2 The government issued a warning about a potential anthrax outbreak.

C1 The laboratory was conducting research on anthrax as a biological weapon.

C2 The anthrax scare led to increased security measures at the airport.

Examples of anthrax in a Sentence

formal Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria.

informal I heard that anthrax can be really dangerous if not treated properly.

slang I ain't messing around with anthrax, that stuff is no joke.

figurative The spread of rumors in the office was like a silent anthrax, infecting everyone with fear and uncertainty.

Grammatical Forms of anthrax

• plural: anthraxes
• comparative: more anthrax
• superlative: most anthrax
• present tense: anthraxes
• future tense: will anthrax
• perfect tense: have anthraxed
• continuous tense: is anthraxing
• singular: anthrax
• positive degree: anthrax
• infinitive: to anthrax
• gerund: anthraxing
• participle: anthraxed

Origin and Evolution of anthrax

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'anthrax' originated from the Greek word 'anthrāx' meaning 'coal' or 'charcoal'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a skin disease affecting livestock, the meaning of 'anthrax' has evolved to refer to a serious bacterial infection that can affect humans and animals.