Definition

The state or condition in which a disease spreads rapidly and widely among a population.

Example

The epidemicity of the flu this season has caused many people to get vaccinated.

Conversation

Have you heard about the latest outbreak?

Yeah, it's concerning how quickly it can spread due to its epidemicity.

I know, right? It's like every year there's something new.

Exactly, we really need to stay informed and take precautions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Epidemicity → It is formed from "epi-" (meaning upon or over) and "demos" (meaning people) combined with the suffix "-icity" (indicating a state or condition). The word refers to the state or condition of affecting a large number of people, particularly in the context of disease.

Memory Tip

Think of something that affects people 'upon' ('epi-') and relates to 'people' ('demos') — that's why epidemicity describes the condition of widespread impact on a population.

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