NYT Dictionary

INFECTION

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/
Nounin-FEC-tionin-fec-tion · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025

Meaning

The act or process of infecting.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French infection, from Late Latin īnfectiō. Equivalent to infect + -ion.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

infectious diseasecontagiontransmissionabominationafflatusanimationanimusatrocitybadbane

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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