infect
infect is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, infect is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofinfect
- To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).
Example: "Not everyone will be infected when an epidemic strikes."
- To make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion.
Example: "Her passion for dancing has infected me."
- Infected.
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