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Definition of superspreading

superspreading

/ˌsuːpɚˈsprɛdɪŋ/
su · per · spread · ing
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• adjective

1

Relating to, involving, or characterized by the transmission of an infectious disease to an unusually high number of people, typically at a single gathering or by a single individual.

Example

"Public health officials traced the outbreak back to a single superspreading event at an indoor conference."

• noun

1

The epidemiological phenomenon in which an infected individual or gathering transmits a pathogen to a disproportionately large number of secondary contacts compared to the average rate of transmission.

Example

"Epidemiologists emphasized that preventing superspreading in crowded indoor spaces is essential to controlling the pandemic."

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• Rhymes for superspreading

• Nearby Words

superspecial
superspeed
superspreader
superspreading
superspy
superstar
superstardom

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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