Meaning of infective in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪnˈfɛktɪv/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   infective

   Definitions

   1. able to cause disease

   Examples

   • « infective agents »
   • « pathogenic bacteria »

   Synonyms

   • unhealthful
2. 2. caused by infection or capable of causing infection

   Examples

   • « viruses and other infective agents »
   • « a carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease »

   Synonyms

   • septic