English adjective: infective | |||
1. | infective able to cause disease | ||
Samples | Infective agents. Pathogenic bacteria. | ||
Synonyms | morbific, pathogenic | ||
Similar | unhealthful | ||
Antonyms | healthful | ||
2. | infective caused by infection or capable of causing infection | ||
Samples | Viruses and other infective agents. A carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease. | ||
Synonyms | infectious | ||
Similar | infected, septic | ||
Antonyms | antiseptic | ||