Difference between Infectious and Septic

What is the difference between Infectious and Septic?

Infectious as an adjective is transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed. while Septic as an adjective is of or pertaining to sepsis

Infectious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed. Able to infect others. Spreading quickly from one person to another. Memorable and invoking excitement or interest.

Example sentence: Paganism is infectious, more infectious than diphtheria or piety.

Septic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or pertaining to sepsisCausing sepsis or putrefaction

We hope you now know whether to use Infectious or Septic in your sentence.

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