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   Con·ta·gion

   /kənˈtāj(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the communication of disease from one person to another by close contact: "the rooms held no risk of contagion"
   • ▪ a disease spread by close contact: "through personal hygiene the spread of common contagions is discouraged"
   • ▪ the spreading of a harmful idea or practice: "the contagion of disgrace"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a contagious disease): from Latin contagio(n-), from con- ‘together with’ + the base of tangere ‘to touch’.

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   Jul 14, 2011 · contagion. noun. con· ta· gion kən-ˈtā-jən. 1. : the passing of a disease from one individual to another by direct or indirect contact. 2. : a contagious disease or something (as a virus) that causes a contagious disease.

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   CONTAGION definition: 1. the situation in which a disease is spread by touching someone or something: 2. the situation…. Learn more.

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   a corrupting or harmful influence that tends to spread; pollutant. the spreading of an emotional or mental state among a number of people. the contagion of mirth.

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   CONTAGION meaning: 1. the situation in which a disease is spread by touching someone or something: 2. the situation…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contagionContagion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   This phenomenon can be described as a contagion, the spreading of an emotional or mental state (in this case, fatigue). Contagion can apply not only to the spread of emotions but also to the spread of disease. If you’re feeling sick, you should stay home to reduce the risk of contagion.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › contagionContagion - definition of contagion by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the communication of disease by direct or indirect contact. 2. a disease so communicated. 3. the medium by which a contagious disease is transmitted. 4. harmful or undesirable contact or influence. 5. the ready transmission or spread of an idea, emotion, etc.: the contagion of fear.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › contagionCONTAGION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Contagion is the spreading of a particular disease by someone touching another person who is already affected by the disease.