Definition of infective

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  • infective is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • infective is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • infective is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of infective

  • caused by infection or capable of causing infection (adjective)

    Examples

    1. viruses and other infective agents
    2. a carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease

    Synonyms

    1. infectious
  • able to cause disease (adjective)

    Examples

    1. infective agents

    Synonyms

    1. morbific
    2. pathogenic

See definition of infective in Merriam Webster