REINFECT Meaning and
Definition
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Reinfect is a transitive verb that refers to the act of infecting someone or something again after they have previously been infected and recovered from the initial infection. It is commonly used in the context of diseases, viruses, and pathogens.
When an individual or organism is exposed to an infectious agent for a second time, the agent can invade and replicate within the host's body, leading to a reinfection. This can occur due to various reasons, such as a weakened immune system, a mutation in the infectious agent making it resistant to previous treatments, or exposure to a new strain of the same pathogen.
In the medical field, reinfection can be a concern as it may result in a recurrence of symptoms, prolonged illness, or the spread of the disease to others. Proper hygiene practices and preventive measures, such as vaccinations and personal protective equipment, are often recommended to reduce the risk of reinfection.
Furthermore, reinfection can also be used in a broader sense beyond the medical domain. For instance, it may describe the process of a computer system being infected with a virus or malware multiple times, despite attempts to repair or clean the system.
In summary, reinfect signifies the repetition of an infection after an initial infection and subsequent recovery, encompassing both the medical realm and broader contexts such as technology.
Common Misspellings for REINFECT
Etymology of REINFECT
The word "reinfect" is derived from the combination of the prefix "re-" and the verb "infect".
The prefix "re-" comes from the Latin word "re-" meaning "again" or "back". is used to indicate repetition or to express a return to a previous state.
The verb "infect" comes from the Latin word "inficere", which means "to stain" or "to taint". is derived from the combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "in" or "into") and the verb "facere" (meaning "to do" or "to make"). Thus, "infect" literally means "to make or do into" something harmful or tainted.
When you combine the prefix "re-" with the verb "infect", the resulting word "reinfect" means "to infect again" or "to cause an infection to return".
Conjugate verb Reinfect
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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