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transmissible
This term carries a clinical and technical weight, primarily appearing in medical, biological, and technical discourse. It describes the inherent capacity of an agent to move across a boundary, whether that boundary is between two biological hosts or between two data storage systems. While similar to "contagious," transmissible is broader and more neutral, focusing on the possibility of transfer rather than the speed or ease of an outbreak.
In a genetic context, the word shifts from a description of infection to a description of inheritance. It denotes the biological mechanism by which specific traits are passed down through generations. This usage is strictly scientific and lacks the urgency associated with epidemiological contexts.
Meanings
Examples
The new strain of the virus is highly transmissible through airborne droplets.
We need to determine if the pathogen is transmissible via contaminated water.
I wonder if these genetic traits are transmissible across multiple generations.
The data is transmissible over a secure encrypted channel.
Some researchers argue that certain behavioral patterns are transmissible through social learning.
The signal is barely transmissible due to the heavy interference in the area.
Wait, you mean the infection is actually transmissible through skin contact?