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septic

adjective

/ˈsɛptɪk/

Meaning

Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.

The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.

infected, contaminated, putrid, toxic, diseased

sterile, clean, pure

septic wound, septic infection, septic tank, septic shock

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

Featuring new methods; advanced and original.

Problem-solving approach using practical methods and learning from experience.

relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict

Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.

the second of two people or things mentioned