Definition

A person or thing that causes infection or spreads disease.

Example

The infecter was responsible for the outbreak of the illness in the community.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new movie with the infecter character?

No, I haven't! What's it about?

It's a thriller where the infecter spreads a mysterious virus.

That sounds intense! I need to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Infecter → It is derived from the Latin root "inficere" (meaning to taint or dye) which is composed of "in-" (meaning into) and "facere" (meaning to make or do). The word "infecter" refers to the act of tainting or contaminating something, particularly in a biological context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making something into' a state of contamination — 'in-' means into, and 'facere' means to make. This helps you remember that 'infecter' means to taint or contaminate.

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