immune to — protected from or not affected by something harmful
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: protected from or not affected by something harmful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmjuːn tuː/
Example Sentences
- My grandma is immune to spicy food - she can eat ghost peppers like candy.
- Teenagers seem immune to their parents' advice but not to TikTok trends.
- Coffee addicts are immune to decaf - it simply has no effect on them.
immune to
NOUN[/ɪˈmjuːn tuː/]
protected from or not affected by something harmful
After vaccination, many people became immune to the disease.
Healthcare workers study how people become immune to viruses. (PROTECTED + RESISTANT = IMMUNE TO)
mmune to disease — like a balloon above the monsoon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'immunis', meaning 'exempt from duty or taxation.' In ancient Rome, certain citizens were freed from tax obligations and military service; the term evolved to describe freedom from disease or harmful effects.
Breakdown
im- (not) + munis (serving, duty) = not subject to service or obligation; originally referring to exemption from civic duties, later applied to protection against disease.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandma is immune to spicy food - she can eat ghost peppers like candy.”
“Teenagers seem immune to their parents' advice but not to TikTok trends.”
“Coffee addicts are immune to decaf - it simply has no effect on them.”
“Children who are vaccinated are immune to certain diseases.”
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