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English adjective: infective

1. infective able to cause disease


SamplesInfective agents.
Pathogenic bacteria.


Synonymsmorbific, pathogenic


Similarunhealthful


Antonymshealthful

2. infective caused by infection or capable of causing infection


SamplesViruses and other infective agents.
A carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease.


Synonymsinfectious


Similarinfected, septic


Antonymsantiseptic









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