Epidemic

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters

Definition of Epidemic

Noun

A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.
An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a human population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period; an episode of outbreak and subsequent high prevalence.
A heightened occurrence of anything harmful.
The spreading of an idea or belief amongst a population.

Adjective

Of, related to, or being an epidemic: a widespread outbreak of disease in humans.
Like an epidemic: widespread in a bad way.
"Epidemic hysteria occurred upon the incumbent’s reelection."

Anagrams of Epidemic

Words You Can Make

47 words can be made from the letters in "epidemic":

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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Rhyming Words

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