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communicable Synonyms

Another word for communicable

Choosing another word for communicable depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, either directly or indirectly (used especially of diseases or infections).

Usage Example

"Public health officials implemented strict protocols to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses in crowded schools."

Strongest
contagious
infectious
transmissible
transmittable
Strong
catching
transferable

• adjective (Context 2)

Able to be communicated, expressed, or shared with others (such as ideas, knowledge, or feelings).

Usage Example

"The philosopher argued that certain profound spiritual experiences are not easily expressible through ordinary language."

Strongest
expressible
conveyable
Strong
impartable
shareable
transmissible

Opposites of communicable

The opposite of communicable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

noncommunicable
incommunicable
noncontagious
noninfectious
inexpressible
ineffable
unutterable
See all opposites of communicable

• Nearby Words

communally
commune
communicability
communicable
communicate
communication
communications

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Communicable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/communicable
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