infective (Meaning)

Wordnet

infective (s)

able to cause disease

caused by infection or capable of causing infection

Webster

Infectious.

No weak antonyms found.

The infective agent responsible for the disease remained elusive, despite extensive testing.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to combat the infective bacteria.
The surgical wound became infective, requiring immediate debridement and further antimicrobial treatment.
The infective process spread rapidly, causing severe complications.
The patient's weakened immune system made them more susceptible to infective organisms.
The infective material was properly disposed of to prevent further contamination.
The hospital implemented strict infection control measures to prevent the spread of infective diseases.
The infective rash exhibited characteristic lesions that aided in diagnosis.
The infective fungus invaded the nails, causing unsightly discoloration and deformity.
The infective organism was identified as a rare strain, complicating the patient's treatment options.

able to cause disease, caused by infection or capable of causing infectionInfectious.

infectious, contagious, transmissible,communicable, transmittable,catching

noninfectious,noninfectious,noncommunicable, noncommunicable,

The infective agent responsible for the disease remained elusive, despite extensive testing.

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to combat the infective bacteria.

The surgical wound became infective, requiring immediate debridement and further antimicrobial treatment.

The infective process spread rapidly, causing severe complications.