Definition
- (verb) To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen). “Not everyone will be infected when an epidemic strikes.”
- (verb) To make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion. “Her passion for dancing has infected me.”
- (adjective) Infected.
Word stats
- Infect contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Infect mean?
To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).
How many letters are in Infect?
Infect has 6 letters.
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