use of the word epidemic

#1 (**permalink**) 15-Oct-2004, 23:43

Is it correct to write "School Pride, It's Epidemic!" on a decorative banner?

Mister Micawber · #2 (**permalink**) 15-Oct-2004, 23:52

Hi Orion,

Welcome to UE!

Yes, 'epidemic' is OK here, but the more usual collocation is 'contagious':

'School Pride-- It's Contagious!'

Casiopea · #3 (**permalink**) 15-Oct-2004, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion12

Is it correct to write "School Pride, It's Epidemic!" on a decorative banner?

Although 'epidemic' means to spread rapidly, it carries a negative meaning. :( e.g., employment epidemic, AIDS epidemic.

From Greek epi-de:mos
epi means, 'against'
de:mos means, 'the people'

#4 (**permalink**) 16-Oct-2004, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casiopea

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion12

Is it correct to write "School Pride, It's Epidemic!" on a decorative banner?

Although 'epidemic' means to spread rapidly, it carries a negative meaning. :( e.g., employment epidemic, AIDS epidemic.

From Greek epi-de:mos
epi means, 'against'
de:mos means, 'the people'

Thanks,
Orion

Casiopea · #5 (**permalink**) 16-Oct-2004, 00:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion12

Thanks,
Orion

You're welcome. :D

MM's suggestion 'contagious' is fabulous, don't you think?

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