transmittable

adjective

1
as in infectious
capable of being passed by physical contact from one person to another that disease is only transmittable through direct contact with an infected person, not through contact with something the infected person has touched

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2
as in transportable
capable of being taken from one place to another by public carrier I doubt that fireworks are legally transmittable through the mail

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Recent Examples of transmittable That doesn’t sound like an outbreak of the highly transmittable bubonic plague. — James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025 The findings are a reminder that animals carry diseases that are transmittable to humans. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025 But even passengers who take precautions to avoid transmittable illnesses can be subject to the oldest of seagoing maladies—the old mal de mer, or seasickness, chief among them. — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmittable
  1. infectious
  2. transportable
  3. communicable
  4. transferable
  5. infective
  6. transmissible
Adjective
  • The atmosphere is infectious, attracting a discerning international crowd, yacht enthusiasts, fashion aficionados, and travelers who are seeking a blend of luxury and authenticity.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Vibrant animation, infectious energy, and a killer soundtrack make this a future cult favorite.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of infectious
Adjective
  • These poached shrimp are packed with flavor and are easily transportable in a zip-top bag nestled in your cooler.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • The firm aims to commercialize its transportable nuclear battery technology.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Definition of transportable
Adjective
  • Nonetheless, Khatima recorded a series of facts which indicated that the Black Death actually was communicable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
  • Additionally, diseases may be communicable (contagious) or noncommunicable; of the latter, the four major types identified by the World Health Organization are cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes mellitus.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of communicable
Adjective
  • All Wimbledon tickets are strictly non-transferable to other members of the public, too—on the day of your visit, the lead applicant must be present at the gates with photo identification.
    — Fiona Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • Choosing electives, clubs, and volunteer activities that build transferable skills like communication, problem-solving, and project management is also crucial.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of transferable
Adjective
  • His provisional cause of death was given as multi-organ failure due to infective endocarditis, a rare infection of the inner lining or valves of the heart.
    — Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • On July 30, Ray updated her fans again, revealing her diagnosis of infective endocarditis, a severe heart infection.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 July 2024
Definition of infective
Adjective
  • Andes is found in South America, specifically Argentina and Chile, and person-to-person transmission has been associated only with close and prolonged contact during the early phase of illness, when the virus is more transmissible.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Transmission occurs human-to-human following close and prolonged contact during the early phase of the illness, when the virus is more transmissible, according to WHO.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
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“Transmittable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmittable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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