immune
ɪˈmjuːn
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Adjective

1.
medicalprotected from infection by the body's defense system
  • The immune response was triggered by the virus.
insusceptible protected resistant
2.
unaffectednot affected by a given influence
  • He seemed immune to criticism.
insusceptible resistant unaffected
3.
legalexempt from obligation or penalty
  • He is immune from paying taxes.
excused exempt privileged

Noun

epidemiologyDatedperson not susceptible to a diseaseDated
  • The immune was unaffected by the outbreak.
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Expressions with immune

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not affected by changes
The old system is immune to change and remains the same.
protected by law from being charged with a crime
The ambassador is immune from prosecution in this country.
stay unaffected by someone's words actions or emotional pressure
He seems to be immune to their constant criticism.
organs and processes protecting from illness
A strong immune system prevents frequent colds.
reduced ability of the immune system to function effectively
Patients with immune deficiency are more susceptible to infections.
ability of body defense system to find and fight harmful agents
Stress and lack of sleep can weaken immune function over time.

Origin of immune

Latin, immunis (exempt from service)

Terms with immune included in their meaning

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immune response
physical symptoms from overreaction to a triggering substance
AIDSacr.
acr: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
disease impairing immune system, caused by HIV
HIVacr.
acr: human immunodeficiency virus
virus that attacks the immune system
medical
immune system disorder causing adverse reactions
medical
immune system reaction to certain foods causing physical symptoms
immune reaction
immune system reaction to peanut proteins
medical
medication that reduces inflammation and boosts the immune system
immune from blame
not able to be criticized because seen as perfect

Examples of immune in a sentence

  • Her immune system is very strong.
  • This coating is immune to moisture damage.
  • She is not immune to stress.
  • The diplomat was immune from local prosecution.
  • Judges are immune from certain lawsuits.
  • The immune were crucial in controlling the epidemic.

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  1. French:immunitaire, immunisé, ...
  2. German:immun, Immune, ...
  3. Italian:immunitario, immunizzato, ...
  4. Spanish:inmunológico, persona inmune, ...
  5. Portuguese:imunológico, imune, ...
  6. Chinese:免疫的, 免疫者, ...
  7. Japanese:免疫の, 免疫者, ...
  8. Arabic:مناعي, مُحصَّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָסִין, מְחוּסָּן, ...
  10. Russian:иммунный, иммунный человек, ...
  11. Ukrainian:імунний, несприйнятливий, ...
  12. Hindi:रोग प्रतिरोधक, रोग प्रतिरक्षा, ...

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