infective

• Adjectif signifiant capable de provoquer une infection ; terme quelque peu vieilli ou technique, largement remplacé dans l'usage courant par « infectieux » ou « contagieux ».

An older term meaning capable of causing infection; now largely replaced by 'infectious' or 'contagious' in modern usage.

1. Capable of causing diseaseB2formalmedical

   Having the ability to cause an infection or disease in a host.

   Capable de provoquer une infection

   • The infective agent was identified as a new strain of bacteria.
   • Certain viruses are highly infective and spread quickly.
   • The patient was isolated to prevent the infective material from spreading.

   Synonymesinfectiousnoxiouspathogenicvirulent

   Antonymesbenignharmlessnoncontagiousnoninfectious

2. Caused by or related to infectionB2formalmedical

   Resulting from an infection or having the potential to transmit an infection.

   causé par une infection ou lié à une infection

   • The infective process can be slowed with proper treatment.
   • Infective diseases require careful monitoring and hygiene.
   • The wound became infective after exposure to contaminated water.

   Synonymescommunicablecontagiousinfectiousseptictransmissible