Transmissible

/trænsˈmɪsəbl/
adjective

Capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, especially referring to diseases.

Many diseases are transmissible by contact or through the air.
Visual representation of "transmissible" - Capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, especially referring to diseases.

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Formal

transmissible disease,transmissible infection,transmissible condition

adjective

Referring to rights, properties, or obligations that can be passed or assigned from one party to another.

The contract specifies that certain liabilities are transmissible to the new owner.
Visual representation of "transmissible" - Referring to rights, properties, or obligations that can be passed or assigned from one party to another.

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Formal

transmissible rights,transmissible assets,transmissible obligations

adjective

Capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, especially referring to diseases.

Many diseases are transmissible by contact or through the air.
Visual representation of "transmissible" - Capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, especially referring to diseases.

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Formal

transmissible disease,transmissible infection,transmissible condition

adjective

Referring to rights, properties, or obligations that can be passed or assigned from one party to another.

The contract specifies that certain liabilities are transmissible to the new owner.
Visual representation of "transmissible" - Referring to rights, properties, or obligations that can be passed or assigned from one party to another.

Usage tips

Formal

transmissible rights,transmissible assets,transmissible obligations

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Medical Terminology

In health contexts, 'transmissible' often pertains to infections.

'COVID-19 is transmissible through respiratory droplets.'
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Understanding Context

Often used in public health discussions to emphasize caution.

'The virus is transmissible, so wearing masks is important.'
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General Use

In more casual conversation, it may refer to any type of transferable quality.

'His enthusiasm is transmissible; it got us all excited.'
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Medical Terminology

In health contexts, 'transmissible' often pertains to infections.

'COVID-19 is transmissible through respiratory droplets.'
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Understanding Context

Often used in public health discussions to emphasize caution.

'The virus is transmissible, so wearing masks is important.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

General Use

In more casual conversation, it may refer to any type of transferable quality.

'His enthusiasm is transmissible; it got us all excited.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Medical Terminology

In health contexts, 'transmissible' often pertains to infections.

'COVID-19 is transmissible through respiratory droplets.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Understanding Context

Often used in public health discussions to emphasize caution.

'The virus is transmissible, so wearing masks is important.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

General Use

In more casual conversation, it may refer to any type of transferable quality.

'His enthusiasm is transmissible; it got us all excited.'
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