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communicable

[kuh-myoo-ni-kuh-buhl] / kəˈmju nɪ kə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
able to be contracted
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
incontractable noncommunicable noncontagious


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“I still think we want to make sure that what we’re doing is transparent and communicable to the public,” Melvoin said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2026

The one good thing that came from that time was tons of data about what works to prevent communicable illnesses.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 5, 2025

It is a tragic irony that the current anger and frustration at public health stems from a communicable disease response — the basis for our original success.

From Salon Mar. 6, 2025

"Vaccines are always our best defence against infectious, communicable diseases," adds Dr Williams.

From BBC Jan. 15, 2025

When an epidemic of mumps broke out in the school, Katie went into action against communicable diseases.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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