Infectious Disease

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɛkʃəs dɪˈziːz/

Definitions of infectious disease

noun a disease caused by the entrance into the body of organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, which grow and multiply there

Example Sentences

A1 An infectious disease is a sickness that can spread from person to person.

A2 It is important to wash your hands regularly to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

B1 The government has implemented measures to control the outbreak of infectious diseases.

B2 Researchers are studying the transmission patterns of infectious diseases to develop effective prevention strategies.

C1 The global health community is working together to combat the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19.

C2 Public health officials are constantly monitoring the emergence of new infectious diseases and their potential impact on populations.

Examples of infectious disease in a Sentence

formal The government is implementing measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

informal Make sure to wash your hands regularly to avoid catching any infectious diseases.

slang Dude, don't be dumb and go around getting yourself infected with some nasty disease.

figurative Gossip can be like an infectious disease, spreading quickly and causing harm.

Grammatical Forms of infectious disease

plural

infectious diseases

comparative

more infectious

superlative

most infectious

present tense

infectious disease

future tense

will be infectious disease

perfect tense

has been infectious disease

continuous tense

is being infectious disease

singular

infectious disease

positive degree

infectious disease

infinitive

to infect

gerund

infecting

participle

infected

Origin and Evolution of infectious disease

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'infectious disease' originated from the Latin word 'inficere' meaning to taint or infect, and the Middle English word 'diseas' meaning discomfort or inconvenience.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'infectious disease' has come to specifically refer to illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi that can be transmitted from person to person.