immunity — the 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/
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
Regular exercise helps strengthen your immunity.
Vaccination helps build immunity against disease. (🛡️ Protection + 🦠 Against Disease → Immunity)
Strong immunity helped the community enjoy life with vitality.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'immunitas' meaning exemption or freedom, derived from 'immunis' (exempt, free from burden), which combines 'in-' (not) with 'munis' (obliged, bound).
Breakdown
im- (not) + mun- (obliged/bound) + -ity (state/condition) = immunity
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Parliamentary members enjoy immunity from certain legal actions.”
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