immunity

im·mu·ni·ty

noun \i-ˈmyü-nə-tē\

plural im·mu·ni·ties

Definition of IMMUNITY

: the quality or state of being immune; especially : a condition of being able to resist a particular disease especially through preventing development of a pathogenic microorganism or by counteracting the effects of its products

Examples of IMMUNITY

1. They have developed immunity to the virus.
2. They have developed an immunity to the virus.

First Known Use of IMMUNITY

14th century

Related to IMMUNITY

Synonyms: exemption, impunity

Related Words: aegis (also egis), armor, cover, defense, guard, protection, safeguard, safety, security, shield; buffer, bumper, screen; absolution, absolving, dispensation, forgiveness

Near Antonyms: exposure, liability, openness, susceptibility, susceptibleness, vulnerability

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Other Physiology Terms

eructation, flux, gustatory, menarche, myopia, senescence, torpor

Rhymes with IMMUNITY

community, disunity, impunity