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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Immunity
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, immunity refers to "the state of being immune from or resistant to a particular disease or infection."
Definitions
- The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines immunity as "a condition of being able to resist a particular disease or infection" or "a freedom from a legal obligation or penalty."
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines immunity as "the state of being protected against a disease or infection, or the state of being free from a particular obligation or penalty."
Example Uses
- The vaccine provides immunity against the disease, making it a crucial tool in preventing outbreaks.
- The government granted immunity to the whistleblower in exchange for their testimony.
- After recovering from the illness, she developed immunity to the disease and was no longer at risk of infection.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
susceptibility
vulnerability
weakness
fragility
liability
exposure
predisposition
sensitiveness
sensitization
allergic reaction
reaction
response
susceptibility
fragility
tenderness
delicacy
proneness