transmissible

Example Sentences

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“In conditions when people are not aware, this virus might be transmissible, especially at the beginning of an outbreak,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Scientists have rejected the idea that a recent mutation made the Andes virus transmissible between humans.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But the 18-year-old said she and her friends had become less worried, as they now know "meningitis is not very transmissible".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Skipper’s other primary motivational device — besides his highly transmissible energy — has been slogans.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Longevity has long been recognized as one of the most transmissible of family traits.

From Insanity Its Causes and Prevention by Stearns, Henry Putnam