INFECTIVE Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

infective

adjective

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Recent Examples of infective On July 30, Ray updated her fans again, revealing her diagnosis of infective endocarditis, a severe heart infection. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 July 2024 People typically get malaria by being bitten by an infective female Anopheles mosquito. — Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2023 The parasite becomes infective one to five days after it is passed in the feces of the cat. — Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Aug. 2023 Symptoms usually appear seven to 30 days after an infective bite and include high fever, chills, body aches, diarrhea and vomiting, Maryland health department officials said. — Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for infective

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infectious

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Many kinds of infectious agents are spread through contact with fomites, including influenza viruses, norovirus, and rotavirus.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
As for the neighborhood, the Brera district is a favorite of both locals and visitors with its unique atmosphere that combines the best of historic Milan with the restless and infectious energy of the city’s creative scene today.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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