immune — protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmjuːn/
Korean meaning: 면역의, 면역성이 있는
Korean pronunciation: 이-뮨 (강세: 뮨)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother claims she's immune to hangovers because she drinks pickle juice before bed.
- Teachers develop an immune system against student excuses by October.
- She seems immune to embarrassment, dancing like nobody's watching even when everyone is.
immune
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈmjuːn//
protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood
After vaccination, many people became immune to the disease.
Healthcare workers study how the body becomes immune to viruses.(PROTECTED + RESISTANT = IMMUNE → immune means protected against a disease or resistant to its effects)
Immune like a balloon above the monsoon — untouched by the storm below.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'immunis' meaning 'exempt' or 'free from,' derived from 'in-' (not) combined with 'munis' (obligation or service). The term originally referred to exemption from public duties and later evolved to describe biological protection against disease.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother claims she's immune to hangovers because she drinks pickle juice before bed.”
“Teachers develop an immune system against student excuses by October.”
“She seems immune to embarrassment, dancing like nobody's watching even when everyone is.”
“The vaccine helps make you immune to certain diseases.”
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