n 1  :  union or junction of body surfaces <sexual >   2 a  :  the junction of two electrical conductors through which a current passes  b  :  a special part that has been made for such a junction  3  :  direct experience through the senses <loss of with reality>   4  :  CONTACT LENS
adj :  caused or transmitted by direct or indirect contact (as with an allergen or a contagious disease) <a allergy>  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  con·duct  gon·o·duct 
 
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