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immunitythe ability of an organism to resist disease or infection

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the ability of an organism to resist disease or infection

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmjuːnɪti/

Korean meaning: 면역력, 질병이나 감염에 저항하는 능력

Korean pronunciation: 이-뮤-니-티 (강세: 뮤)

Example Sentences

  • After eating garlic every day for a month, Tom claimed he had developed vampire immunity.
  • The vaccine provides immunity against several diseases.
  • She wished she had immunity from her mother's cooking criticism.

immunity

NOUN

//ɪˈmjuːnɪti//

the ability of an organism to resist disease or infection

immunity concept
💡 Concept

Strong immunity protects from disease

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immunity rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Community unity builds our immunity!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈmjuːnɪti/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈmjuːnɪti/

🌳Etymology

Rootimmun
Suffix-ity

Origin

From Latin 'immunitas' meaning exemption or freedom, derived from 'immunis' (exempt, free from burden), which combines 'in-' (not) with 'munis' (obliged, bound).

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🎵Rhyme

communityopportunityunity
community
opportunity
unity

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After eating garlic every day for a month, Tom claimed he had developed vampire immunity.

The vaccine provides immunity against several diseases.

😄 Fun example

She wished she had immunity from her mother's cooking criticism.

Parliamentary members enjoy immunity from certain legal actions.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

resistanceprotectiondefenseexemptionprivilege

Antonyms

vulnerabilitysusceptibilityliability

Related

vaccineantibodyimmuneimmunizeresistant