Measles

Pronunciation: /ˈmizəlz/

Definitions of measles

noun a highly contagious viral infection characterized by fever, cough, and a distinctive red rash

Example Sentences

A1 Measles is a contagious viral infection.

A2 The symptoms of measles include fever and rash.

B1 It is important to get vaccinated against measles.

B2 Measles can lead to serious complications if not treated properly.

C1 The outbreak of measles in the region has raised concerns among health officials.

C2 The government has implemented measures to control the spread of measles in the community.

Examples of measles in a Sentence

formal The outbreak of measles in the community has prompted health officials to implement vaccination campaigns.

informal I heard there's a measles outbreak going on in our neighborhood.

slang Did you hear about that measles thing going around?

figurative The spread of misinformation is like a measles epidemic, infecting minds with false beliefs.

Grammatical Forms of measles

• past tense: had measles
• plural: measles
• comparative: more measles
• superlative: most measles
• present tense: has measles
• future tense: will have measles
• perfect tense: have had measles
• continuous tense: is having measles
• singular: measles
• positive degree: measles
• infinitive: to have measles
• gerund: having measles
• participle: measles

Origin and Evolution of measles

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'measles' is believed to have originated from the Middle Dutch word 'masel', meaning 'blemish' or 'spot'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'measles' came to specifically refer to the highly contagious viral infection characterized by a distinctive rash. The term has been used consistently to describe this disease since the 13th century.