contagiousness
1 synonym for contagiousness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being contagious, meaning easily passed from one person or thing to another.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
contagiosity
How to use contagiousness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
high contagiousness
measure contagiousness
the contagiousness of a disease
reduce contagiousness
It sits in fairly formal or scientific writing more often than in casual speech.
Etymology
The word is built from the adjective contagious with the suffix -ness added to turn it into a noun describing that quality.
Full origin of contagiousness →Frequently asked questions
What does contagiousness mean?
It refers to how easily something, such as a disease or an emotion, spreads from one person or thing to another.
Is contagiousness only used for diseases?
No, it can also describe non-medical things that spread easily, such as enthusiasm or laughter.
What is a synonym for contagiousness?
Contagiosity is used with a similar meaning.
