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contagion

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contagion


Main Entry:
con·ta·gion Listen to the pronunciation of contagion
Pronunciation:
\kən-ˈtā-jən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin contagion-, contagio, from contingere to have contact with, pollute — more at contingent
Date:
14th century
1 a: a contagious disease b: the transmission of a disease by direct or indirect contact c: a disease-producing agent (as a virus)2 a: poison b: contagious influence, quality, or nature c: corrupting influence or contact3 a: rapid communication of an influence (as a doctrine or emotional state) b: an influence that spreads rapidly


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