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communicability

/kəˌmjuːnɪkəˈbɪlɪti/
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Adverb:communicably
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Plural:communicabilities
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Adjective:communicable
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communicability Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The capability or ease of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, especially with reference to an infectious disease or pathogen.

Example

"Epidemiologists closely monitored the high communicability of the new viral strain during the winter months."


2

The quality or state of being able to be conveyed, shared, or understood through language or expression.

Example

"Philosophers of language often debate the communicability of deeply subjective personal experiences."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'communicable' plus the suffix '-ity', ultimately deriving from Latin 'communicare' (to share, impart, or make common), from 'communis' (common).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Communicability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/communicability
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