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Infectious

/ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/adjective
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Infectious refers to a disease or agent capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, often through direct contact, air, or vectors like insects. In everyday language, it's also used metaphorically to describe ideas, emotions, or behaviors that spread rapidly and influence others, highlighting how positivity or enthusiasm can 'catch on' in social settings.

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