influenza
0 antonyms and opposites of influenza, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A contagious viral illness affecting the airways and lungs, often causing fever, aches, and fatigue.
How to use influenza
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
"Flu" is the everyday word; "influenza" is used in formal or medical contexts.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian influenza, "influence," from Latin influentia — early epidemics were blamed on the "influence" of the stars. A doublet of influence.
Full origin of influenza →Frequently asked questions
What does “influenza” mean?
The word “influenza” means a contagious viral illness affecting the airways and lungs, often causing fever, aches, and fatigue. In plain terms, the proper medical name for the flu.
How do you pronounce “influenza”?
“Influenza” is pronounced ihn-floo-EHN-zuh (/ˌɪn.fluˈɛn.zə/ in IPA).
How do you use “influenza” in a sentence?
Here is “influenza” used in a sentence: “Health officials urged people to get vaccinated ahead of influenza season.”
What part of speech is “influenza”?
“Influenza” is a noun.
Where does the word “influenza” come from?
The word “influenza” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Italian influenza, "influence," from Latin influentia — early epidemics were blamed on the "influence" of the stars. A doublet of influence.
Is “influenza” a common word?
“Influenza” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.