immunity
Translation
immunity, exemption, protection
Examples
The vaccine provides immunity to the virus.
The vaccine provides immunity to the virus.
He was granted diplomatic immunity.
He was granted diplomatic immunity.
Grammar Patterns
immunity to/against ((sth.)) The vaccine provides immunity to the virus.
immunity from ((sth.)) He was granted immunity from prosecution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resistance, protection, exemption; Antonyms: susceptibility, vulnerability
Etymology
From Latin 'immunis' meaning 'exempt from public service'. It breaks down into 'im-' (not) + 'munis' (service, duty).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'immune' person as being safe from both germs and legal trouble.