How Do You Spell INFECTED?

Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈɛktɪd] (IPA)

The word "infected" is spelled with the phonetic transcription [ɪnˈfektɪd]. This means that it is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by "n," a "f" sound, a long "e" sound, a "k" sound, a "t" sound, and a "d" sound. The spelling of "infected" accurately represents its pronunciation in English. This word means that something or someone has been contaminated by a disease, virus, or other harmful substance, and can easily spread it to others.

INFECTED Meaning and Definition

1. Infected is an adjective that describes an organism, such as a human, animal, or plant, that has been invaded by a microorganism, such as a virus, bacteria, or parasite. It signifies the presence and multiplication of pathogens within the host's body, leading to a disruption in normal physiological functions and potentially causing illness or disease.

   In the context of humans, infections can occur in various parts of the body, including the skin, respiratory system, urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, or bloodstream. Common symptoms of infection may include fever, pain, inflammation, fatigue, or the presence of pus or discharge. The severity of an infection can range from mild, self-limiting cases to severe, life-threatening conditions requiring medical intervention.

   When an organism becomes infected, the microorganism typically gains access through a susceptible entry point, such as an open wound or inhalation of contaminated air or particles. The invading pathogens then proliferate and reproduce within the host, utilizing its resources for sustenance and growth. In response, the body's immune system often mounts a defense to eliminate the infection, involving various immune cells, antibodies, and chemical mediators.

   The term "infected" can also be used more broadly to describe the contamination or introduction of harmful agents into systems other than living organisms, such as computer systems or networks. In these cases, the term refers to the invasion and replication of malicious software or code that compromises the intended functionality of the system.

2. • One who.

   • Tainted or corrupted, as by the communication of disease.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for INFECTED *

• infecetd 33.3333333%
• afected 11.1111111%
• infecteds 11.1111111%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of INFECTED

The word "infected" originates from the Latin word "inficere", which means "to put in" or "to introduce". "Inficere" is formed by combining the prefix "in", which denotes "in" or "into", and the verb "facere", meaning "to make". Over time, "inficere" evolved into "infectus" in Latin, which gave rise to the word "infected" in English.

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Conjugate verb Infected

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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PRESENT

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