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- DictionaryCon·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"
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.
CONTAGION definition: 1. the situation in which a disease is spread by touching someone or something: 2. the situation…. Learn more.
The transmission of an infectious disease resulting from direct or indirect contact between individuals or animals. A disease that is transmitted in this way. The agent that causes a contagious disease, such as a bacterium or a virus.
CONTAGION meaning: 1. the situation in which a disease is spread by touching someone or something: 2. the situation…. Learn more.
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.
Contagion is the spreading of a particular disease by someone touching another person who is already affected by the disease. I'm a blood donor; I can't risk any contagion.
The spreading of an emotion, idea, custom, etc. from person to person until many are affected. The contagion of mirth.
Contagion is the spreading of a particular disease by someone touching another person who is already affected by the disease. They have been reluctant to admit AIDS patients, in part because of unfounded fears of contagion.
CONTAGION meaning: 1 : the process by which a disease is passed from one person or animal to another by touching; 2 : a disease that can be passed from one person or animal to another by touching a contagious disease often used figuratively.
[countable] (old use) a disease that can be spread by close contact between people. [uncountable, countable] (formal) something bad that spreads quickly by being passed from person to person. the contagion of political extremism. compare infection. Word Origin.
