Word: INFECT
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Definition of INFECT
- To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).
"Not everyone will be infected when an epidemic strikes."
- To make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion.
"Her passion for dancing has infected me."
- Infected.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "infect" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "infect" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is INFECT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is INFECT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in INFECT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing INFECT:
- # the infect effect
- # master of infect
- # playing with infect
- # in terms of infect
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