What is another word for contagious?
Pronunciation: [kəntˈe͡ɪd͡ʒəs] (IPA) 
Contagious is a word used to describe something that is easily spread from one person to another. However, there are various other synonyms for this word, including infectious, communicable, and transmittable. Infectious refers to a disease or illness that can be transmitted through contact with an infected person or object. Communicable means that a disease can be spread through direct contact or body fluids such as saliva or blood. Transmittable describes a disease that is capable of spreading through different modes of transmission, including air, water, and food. All three of these words are excellent alternatives to contagious and can be used interchangeably in various contexts.
