inoculation
Translation
vaccination, immunization
Examples
The inoculation provides immunity for several years.
The inoculation provides immunity for several years.
He received his final inoculation yesterday.
He received his final inoculation yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
((an inoculation)) ((against sth.)) a protective injection against a disease He received an inoculation against tetanus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vaccination, immunization, shot (informal)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'inoculate'. The suffix '-ion' creates a noun indicating an action or process.
Memory Tips
The act of 'inoculating' is 'inoculation'. Remember the '-ion' ending often means 'the act of'.