immune
Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.
Examples
3 of 5Most people are immune to chickenpox after they have had it once.
Most people are immune to chickenpox after they have had it once.
The ambassador is immune from prosecution under the terms of international law.
The ambassador is immune from prosecution under the terms of international law.
You must be immune to my jokes by now since you never laugh!
You must be immune to my jokes by now since you never laugh!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'mune' in immune sounding like 'moon.' Imagine a protective dome like a moon base that keeps all the bad germs or problems outside.
Quick Quiz
Working in a high-stress environment for years has made her _____ to pressure.
Correct!
The correct answer is: immune
Examples
Most people are immune to chickenpox after they have had it once.
everydayMost people are immune to chickenpox after they have had it once.
The ambassador is immune from prosecution under the terms of international law.
formalThe ambassador is immune from prosecution under the terms of international law.
You must be immune to my jokes by now since you never laugh!
informalYou must be immune to my jokes by now since you never laugh!
Research indicates that some individuals are naturally immune to certain viral infections.
academicResearch indicates that some individuals are naturally immune to certain viral infections.
No industry is completely immune to the fluctuations of the global market.
businessNo industry is completely immune to the fluctuations of the global market.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
immune system
the bodily system that protects against infection
immune to change
unwilling or unable to be altered or influenced
immune from suit
protected from being sued in a court of law
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
When referring to biological resistance or emotional toughness, 'immune' is usually followed by the preposition 'to'. When referring to legal or official freedom from something, 'immune' is often followed by 'from'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the noun 'immunity' where the adjective 'immune' is needed, for example, saying 'I am immunity to the virus' instead of 'I am immune to the virus.'
Memory Tip
Think of the 'mune' in immune sounding like 'moon.' Imagine a protective dome like a moon base that keeps all the bad germs or problems outside.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'immunis', meaning 'free from public service' or 'exempt from taxes.'
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western legal systems, 'sovereign immunity' is a key concept where the state cannot be sued without its consent.
Quick Quiz
Working in a high-stress environment for years has made her _____ to pressure.
Correct!
The correct answer is: immune
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