fomes Meaning & Definition
/ˈfəʊmiːz/
What Does Fomes Mean?
Fomes is used as a noun meaning Morbid matter created by a disease. It is also used to mean Synonym of fomite: a substance able to communicate infection between people.
Quick Facts About Fomes
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfəʊmiːz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | genus fomes |
| Plural | fomites |
Fomes Definition (Noun)
- Morbid matter created by a disease.
- Synonym of fomite: a substance able to communicate infection between people.
Toys are common fomites.
- Anything which similarly facilitates the spread of something similarly deleterious.
Synonyms of Fomes
Fomes synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fomes
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Fomes in a Sentence
Toys are common fomites.
Word Forms & Grammar
fomes (plural fomites)
Words That Rhyme With Fomes
Origin of Fomes
From medical Latin fōmes (“fomite”), a figurative extension of its original sense of kindling, tinder, etc. Gradually supplanted in use by fomite, a mistaken backformation of its plural form fomites, from Latin fōmitēs.
How to Pronounce Fomes
You say fomes as //ˈfəʊmiːz//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fomes
What part of speech is fomes?
Fomes is a noun.
What is another word for fomes?
Words with a similar meaning to fomes include genus fomes. See the full list of fomes synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fomes?
The plural of fomes is fomites.