noun
inoculation
ih-nok-yuu-LAY-shuhn
Inoculation (noun) means the introduction of a vaccine or similar substance into the body to build immunity to a disease. Example: “Inoculation against measles is standard in early childhood.”
noun
1
The introduction of a vaccine or similar substance into the body to build immunity to a disease.
"Inoculation against measles is standard in early childhood."
"The clinic offers free inoculation for flu each winter."
2
The act of introducing microorganisms into a growth medium, or grafting plant material.
"The lab technician performed the inoculation of the bacterial culture under sterile conditions."
How to use inoculation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiving someone a vaccine, or introducing something (like bacteria or a plant graft) into a new environment on purpose.
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inoculation against
a course of inoculation
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Word forms
- Plural
- inoculations
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_____ against measles is standard in early childhood.
Etymology
From Latin inoculatio, from inoculare, "to graft," literally "to implant an eye (bud)" — from in- plus oculus, "eye."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for inoculation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “inoculation” mean?
The word “inoculation” means the introduction of a vaccine or similar substance into the body to build immunity to a disease. In plain terms, giving someone a vaccine, or introducing something (like bacteria or a plant graft) into a new environment on purpose.
How do you pronounce “inoculation”?
“Inoculation” is pronounced ih-nok-yuu-LAY-shuhn (/ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “inoculation” in a sentence?
Here is “inoculation” used in a sentence: “Inoculation against measles is standard in early childhood.”
What part of speech is “inoculation”?
“Inoculation” is a noun.
Where does the word “inoculation” come from?
The word “inoculation” comes from Latin. From Latin inoculatio, from inoculare, "to graft," literally "to implant an eye (bud)" — from in- plus oculus, "eye.".
How many meanings does “inoculation” have?
“Inoculation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the introduction of a vaccine or similar substance into the body to build immunity to a disease.
