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infective
[ in-fek-tiv ]
/ ɪnˈfɛk tɪv /
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Origin of infective
OTHER WORDS FROM infective
in·fec·tive·ness, in·fec·tiv·i·ty, nounun·in·fec·tive, adjectiveWords nearby infective
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British Dictionary definitions for infective
Derived forms of infective
infectively, adverbinfectiveness or infectivity, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for infective
infective
[ ĭn-fĕk′tĭv ]
adj.
Capable of producing infection; infectious.
Other words from infective
in•fec′tive•ness null n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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