Infectious or Infectuous
Correct “infectious” vs incorrect “infectuous.”
infectuous
Incorrect spelling - “Infectuous” is a wrong spelling.
"infectuous" is a common misspelling of "infectious". Always use "infectious" when referring to the correct word.
infectious
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Infectious” means capable of spreading disease.
Definition of infectious
"infectious": “Infectious” means capable of spreading disease.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for infectious
- • contagious
- • transmissible
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The virus is highly infectious.
"Correct:" Her laughter was infectious.
"Correct:" This disease is infectious.
"Incorrect:" The virus is infectuous.
"Incorrect:" Her laughter was infectuous.
Notes:
- • Ends with -ious, not '-uous'.
- • Correct: infect + ious → infectious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Correct spelling?
Infectious.
Is 'infectuous' correct?
No.
Meaning?
Capable of causing infection.
Example?
The flu is infectious.
Common mistake?
Using -uous instead of -ious.
Summary
“Infectious” is correct; “infectuous” is incorrect.