in
fec
tive
Comparative
more infective
Superlative
most infective
1
able to cause disease
Synonyms:
2
related to an infection or having the ability to cause an infection
- The infective bacteria spread quickly through the contaminated water supply.
- Infective agents like viruses and fungi thrive in warm, moist environments.
- Symptoms of an infective disease often include fever, chills, and fatigue.
- The infective condition required immediate medical intervention to prevent complications.
- Infective endocarditis is a serious condition caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream.
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