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- [ih-myoo-ni-tee]
- /ɪˈmyu nɪ ti/
- /ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-myoo-ni-tee]
- /ɪˈmyu nɪ ti/
Definitions of immunity word
- noun plural immunity the state of being immune from or insusceptible to a particular disease or the like. 1
- noun plural immunity the condition that permits either natural or acquired resistance to disease. 1
- noun plural immunity the ability of a cell to react immunologically in the presence of an antigen. 1
- noun plural immunity exemption from any natural or usual liability. 1
- noun plural immunity exemption from obligation, service, duty, or liability to taxation, jurisdiction, etc.: The ambassador claimed diplomatic immunity when they arrested him for reckless driving. 1
- noun plural immunity Law. exemption from criminal prosecution or legal liability or punishment on certain conditions. 1
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Origin of immunity
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English immunite < Latin immūnitās. See immune, -ity
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Parts of speech for Immunity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
immunity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
immunity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for immunity
noun immunity
- charter — A charter is a formal document describing the rights, aims, or principles of an organization or group of people.
- license — formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
- freedom — the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint: He won his freedom after a retrial.
- prerogative — an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office, or the like: the prerogatives of a senator.
- impunity — exemption from punishment.
Antonyms for immunity
noun immunity
- incarceration — the act of incarcerating, or putting in prison or another enclosure: The incarceration rate has increased dramatically.
- susceptibility — state or character of being susceptible: susceptibility to disease.
- vulnerability — capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body.
- imprisonment — to confine in or as if in a prison.
- defense — the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger
Top questions with immunity
- what is diplomatic immunity?
- what is immunity?
- what does immunity mean?
- what is passive immunity?
- how to get diplomatic immunity?
- what is herd immunity?
- what type of immunity does not involve antibodies?
- which of the following is associated with passive immunity?
- what is humoral immunity?
- what is active immunity?
- what is cellular immunity?
- what leads to long term immunity in mammals?
- what organ system is associated with immunity from disease?
- how does diplomatic immunity work?
- which type of immunity is provided by a vaccination?
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