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Transmittable - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

transmittable

/trænzˈmɪtəbəl/ /trænzˈmɪtəbl̩/

Definition:

Capable of being passed from one person or organism to another, especially a disease.

Synonyms:

communicable, contagious, infectious, transferable

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

noncommunicable, nontransmissible

Common Collocations:

transmittable disease, transmittable virus, transmittable infection

Derivatives:

transmittability, transmittal

Usage Tips:

Use "transmittable" for diseases or data that can be spread or transferred between entities.

Common Phrases:

highly transmittable, easily transmittable, airborne and transmittable

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "transmittere," meaning "to send across."

Examples:

  • 1. The flu is highly transmittable during winter months.
  • 2. Some viruses are not transmittable through casual contact.
  • 3. Wear a mask to reduce transmittable germs.
  • 4. The doctor confirmed the illness was transmittable.

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