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infectivity

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfɛk.tɪ.vɪ.ti]

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Learn how to use infectivity in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) how easily a disease can spread from one person to another. If a disease has high infectivity, it spreads quickly and easily, like when a common cold passes from one person to many others.

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The infectivity of the flu virus is why it spreads so rapidly during winter.

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The infectivity of this specific virus is low, so it doesn't spread easily.

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What is the infectivity rate of the new virus in the community?

Context: “biology”

(noun) the ability of a pathogen, like a virus or bacteria, to successfully invade and multiply in a host. This is important in understanding how infections happen and how they can be controlled.

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Researchers are studying the infectivity of the bacteria to find new treatments.

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The infectivity of the bacteria was too weak to cause any illness.

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How does the infectivity of this pathogen compare to others?

How to pronounce infectivity

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfɛk.tɪ.vɪ.ti]

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