immune
4 antonyms and opposites of immune, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Protected against a disease, usually through vaccination or prior infection.
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How to use immune
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle French immun, from Latin immunis, "exempt from public service" (in- + munus, "service, duty").
Full origin of immune →Frequently asked questions
What does “immune” mean?
The word “immune” means protected against a disease, usually through vaccination or prior infection. In plain terms, protected against something, whether it's an illness or a consequence.
How do you pronounce “immune”?
“Immune” is pronounced ih-MYOON (/ɪˈmjuːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “immune” in a sentence?
Here is “immune” used in a sentence: “After the vaccine, she was immune to the virus.”
What is another word for “immune”?
Words with a similar meaning to “immune” include -proof, exempt, impenetrable, impermeable, impervious and protected.
What is the opposite of “immune”?
The opposite of “immune” — its antonyms — are susceptible, vulnerable, affectable and nonimmune.
What part of speech is “immune”?
“Immune” is an adjective.
Where does the word “immune” come from?
The word “immune” comes from Latin. From Middle French immun, from Latin immunis, "exempt from public service" (in- + munus, "service, duty").
Is “immune” a common word?
“Immune” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between immune and vaccinated?
Being vaccinated is one way to become immune, but the two are not identical. Immune means the body is protected against a disease, and that protection can come from vaccination or from a previous infection.
What is the difference between immune and resistant?
Immune generally implies full protection, so a disease does not take hold at all. Resistant implies reduced susceptibility rather than complete protection, meaning something is harder to affect but not necessarily untouchable.
What preposition follows immune?
The usual preposition is 'to,' as in immune to a disease or immune to criticism. 'Immune from' is used mainly for exemption, as in immune from prosecution.
Can immune be used figuratively?
Yes. In its second sense, immune means not affected by or exempt from something, as in 'immune to flattery' or 'immune from taxation.' This figurative use extends the medical idea of protection to other things.