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in·fec·tive
\ə̇nˈfektiv\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin infectivus, from Latin infectus (past participle of inficere to stain, dye, taint, infect) + -ivus -ive — more at infect
1. : producing infection : able to produce infection : infecting
2. : affecting others : infectious
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