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Vocabulary Entry
contagion
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
The communication of disease from one person to another.
Example Sentences
"The flu outbreak was caused by a quick contagion among the students."
"Experts are studying the contagion of viruses in crowded areas."
"Precautions were taken to prevent contagion after the diagnosis."
N
noun
A situation in which conditions are favorable to the spread of something (e.g., feelings or attitudes).
Example Sentences
"The excitement in the crowd was a contagion that spread rapidly."
"Her laughter had a contagion that lifted everyone's spirits."
"Fear can act as a contagion, influencing people's reactions."
V
verb
To spread something, especially a feeling or disease, from one individual to another.
Example Sentences
"The disease can contagion quickly if people don't take precautions."
"Joy can contagion in a tight-knit community during celebrations."
"Rumors tend to contagion, especially in small groups."