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Definition of contagion

contagion

/kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
con · ta · gion
Adverb:contagiously
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Plural:contagions
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Adjective:contagious
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contagion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The communication or transmission of a disease from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.

Example

"Strict handwashing protocols were implemented across the hospital to prevent contagion."

2

A contagious disease or the infectious agent (such as a virus or bacterium) that causes it.

Example

"Epidemiologists worked tirelessly to identify the mysterious contagion before it could spread beyond the region."

3

The rapid spread of an emotion, idea, behavior, or economic crisis from one person, group, or market to another.

Example

"Central banks intervened quickly to prevent financial contagion from destabilizing neighboring economies."

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• Rhymes for contagion

• Nearby Words

contactable
contactless
contacts
contagion
contagious
contagiously
contagiousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin contagio ('a touching, contact, or infection'), formed from con- ('together') and the base of tangere ('to touch').

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