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Definition of infector

infector

/ɪnˈfɛktər/
in · fec · tor
Adverb:infectiously
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Plural:infectors
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Adjective:infectious
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• noun

1

A person, organism, or agent that transmits an infection, disease, or pathogen to others.

Example

"Epidemiologists worked quickly to trace every contact of the primary infector before the outbreak could spread further."

2

A computer virus or malicious program that attaches itself to executable files, boot sectors, or system memory in order to replicate and spread.

Example

"The security analyst discovered a stealthy file infector that modified system binaries whenever they were opened."

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• Rhymes for infector

• Nearby Words

infectiousness
infective
infectiveness
infector
infer
inferable
inference

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb infect (from Latin infectus, past participle of inficere, meaning 'to stain, taint, or spoil') and the agentive suffix -or.

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