contagiosity

/kɒntædʒɪˈɒsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being contagious, or the quality of being infectious or spreading quickly.

“The rapid spread of the virus was due to its high contagiosity, affecting thousands in just a few days.”

Synonyms

  • contagion
  • infectiousness
  • transmissibility

Antonyms

  • non-contagion
  • sterility