contagion

• Übertragung oder Ausbreitung einer Krankheit von einem Menschen oder Organismus auf einen anderen, oft durch direkten oder indirekten Kontakt. Im übertragenen Sinn auch die Ausbreitung von Ideen, Gefühlen oder Verhaltensweisen.

A noun referring to the transmission or spread of a disease from one person or organism to another, often through direct or indirect contact.

1. Disease transmissionB2formalmedical

   The spread of a disease from one person to another through direct or indirect contact.

   Ansteckung

   • The contagion spread rapidly through the crowded city.
   • Doctors warned about the risk of contagion in the hospital.
   • Quarantine measures were implemented to prevent further contagion.

   Synonymecontaminationinfectionspreadtransmission

2. Spread of influenceC1formal

   The rapid spread of an idea, emotion, or behavior among people.

   Ausbreitung von Einfluss

   • The contagion of fear swept through the population after the news.
   • Social media can accelerate the contagion of misinformation.
   • The contagion of enthusiasm inspired the entire team.

   Synonymediffusiondisseminationepidemicinfectionpropagationspreadtransmission