Definition: (of an illness) Transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling a word that pops up quite often – “infectious.” It’s a really important term, and it's lovely when you can understand it with a little rhyme. The dictionary tells us, and it’s true, it means something spreads from person to person, it's quite a view! Specifically, it says it’s about illness, moving along, like a song. Think of it like this: a cold, or the flu, you catch them when someone else is too. They travel through the air, you see, breathed out by those who are feeling free – Or maybe coughing, sneezing with glee! So "infectious" means spreading , a quick transmission, From one person to another, a swift transition. Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about how it works? Let’s discuss!