contractable

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Adjective contractable has 1 sense

catching, communicable, contagious, contractable, transmissible, transmittable - (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
Antonym: noninfectious (indirect, via infectious)

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Contractable

Definition:

Contractable is an adjective that describes something that can be made smaller in size or extent.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Capable of being contracted; able to be reduced in size or scope.

Examples:

The contractable fabric allows for easy storage of the camping tent.
The company has a contractable workforce, adjusting the number of employees based on demand.
As demand decreases, the balloon's rubber becomes contractable.

Sense 2:

Prone to contracting (usually refers to diseases).

Examples:

Exposing oneself to harsh weather conditions can make a person more contractable to infections.
With a weakened immune system, the patient is highly contractable to various illnesses.
Being in crowded places makes children more contractable to contagious diseases.

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