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- [pree-myoo-nish-uh n]
- /ˌpri myuˈnɪʃ ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-myoo-nish-uh n]
- /ˌpri myuˈnɪʃ ən/
Definitions of premunition word
- noun premunition Immunology. a state of balance between host and infectious agent, as a bacterium or parasite, such that the immune defense of the host is sufficient to resist further infection but insufficient to destroy the agent. 1
- noun premunition a state of immunity acquired as the result of a persistent latent infection 0
- noun premunition a type of immunity caused by a small number of persistent, latent pathogens in the body 0
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Origin of premunition
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-35; < French prémunition < Latin praemūnītiōn-, stem of praemūnītiō advance provisions for defense; see pre-, munition
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Parts of speech for Premunition
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preposition
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premunition popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
premunition usage trend in Literature
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