inoculation
Translation
inoculation, vaccination, immunisation
Examples
The clinic offers free flu inoculations.
The clinic offers free flu inoculations.
Inoculation is a key public health measure.
Inoculation is a key public health measure.
Grammar Patterns
an inoculation against ((sth.)) a vaccination to prevent a disease She received an inoculation against tetanus.
((sth.)) inoculation a type of vaccination The government started a mass inoculation program.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vaccination, shot, injection, immunization
Etymology
From the verb 'inoculate' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation', indicating an action or process.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to inoculate'. It refers to the *act* of getting the shot.