Infect definition
An example of infect is when you give someone a cold.
An example of infect is when you have a very bad attitude which spreads to others who you know.
People who were infected with salmonella.
The researchers infected the bacteria with a virus.
The sick child infected the entire class.
Cholera infected the water supply.
People who were infected with salmonella.
The researchers infected the bacteria with a virus.
The sick child infected the entire class.
Cholera infected the water supply.
Her passion for dancing has infected me.
Origin of infect
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From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle French infect, from Latin infectus, perfect passive participle of inficiō (“dye, taint”).
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