Correct “infectious” vs incorrect “infectuous.”
Incorrect spelling - “Infectuous” is a wrong spelling.
"infectuous" is a common misspelling of "infectious". Always use "infectious" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Infectious” means capable of spreading disease.
"infectious": “Infectious” means capable of spreading disease.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" The virus is highly infectious.
"Correct:" Her laughter was infectious.
"Correct:" This disease is infectious.
"Incorrect:" The virus is infectuous.
"Incorrect:" Her laughter was infectuous.
Infectious.
No.
Capable of causing infection.
The flu is infectious.
Using -uous instead of -ious.
“Infectious” is correct; “infectuous” is incorrect.