Used in a Sentence

communicable

How to use communicable in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for communicable.

Editorial note

When I first read title of the link it made me think that developers were a communicable disease!

Examples6
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of communicable gathered in one view.

adjective

(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

adjective

readily communicated; "communicable ideas"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for communicable.

adjective

readily communicated; "communicable ideas"

Example sentences

1

When I first read title of the link it made me think that developers were a communicable disease!

2

In effect he would be raising his actual per-unit price, but it would be in the context of easily communicable value.

3

Far more people in the world die of communicable and vector-borne diseases or illness related to malnourishment.

4

I agree with the sentiment here, but the bigger issue is most games may not have a cool unique new thing that is communicable to listeners.

5

At the same time, it was particularly communicable; something of an oddity for a flu with so many avian characteristics.

6

I hate to state the obvious, but an analogy that might be communicable to the knuckle heads working for the prosecution: Suing the hosting company would be the equivalent to suing a roads authority for people speeding on highways.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use communicable in a sentence?

When I first read title of the link it made me think that developers were a communicable disease!

What does communicable mean?

(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

What part of speech is communicable?

communicable is commonly used as adjective.