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/ɪnˈfɛktɪd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
Past tense of infect; to have caused someone or something to become contaminated with a disease.
He infected others with his contagious illness during the party.
To have introduced a harmful element into a system, like malware.
The hacker infected the network with a virus that caused significant disruptions.
adjective
Having been contaminated with a disease-causing agent, such as a virus or bacteria.
The doctor confirmed that the patient was infected with the flu virus.
Having a computer system or program compromised by malicious software.
The IT department found that several computers were infected with ransomware.
Etymology
Late Latin 'infectus', from 'inficere' meaning to stain or dye.
Common Phrases and Expressions
infected with something:
Being influenced or affected by a negative idea or disease.
infected site:
A location in the body showing signs of infection.
infected blood:
Blood that carries pathogens that can cause disease.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To be overwhelmed or excessively influenced by something.
She was so infected with wanderlust that she booked a ticket to Bali.
To be affected by a trend or meme.
That viral dance challenge is so infected right now!