infected
Translation
infected, contaminated, septic
Examples
The wound became infected.
The wound became infected.
The computer is infected with a virus.
The computer is infected with a virus.
Grammar Patterns
infected ((with sth.)) containing harmful bacteria or a virus The cut is infected with bacteria.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contaminated, tainted, septic; Antonyms: sterile, clean, uninfected
Etymology
From Latin 'inficere' (to put in, stain), from 'in-' (into) + 'facere' (to make, do).
Memory Tips
Something bad gets 'IN' and af'FECTS' you.