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immunity

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/ɪˈmjunəti/ · i-mmu-ni-ty

The state of being resistant to a particular infection or disease.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being resistant to a particular infection or disease.

کسی مخصوص بیماری یا انفیکشن کے خلاف مزاحمت کی حالت۔

مدافعت

mudafaat

Synonyms

resistancesafetyprotectionمزاحمتتحفظمحفوظ

Antonyms

susceptibilityvulnerabilityexposureحساسیتنابالغیمشتعل

Common Collocations

  • immune response
  • immunity boost
  • herd immunity

Example Sentences

Vaccines help to enhance your immunity against diseases.

ٹیکے بیماریوں کے خلاف آپ کی مدافعت کو بڑھانے میں مدد کرتے ہیں۔

Tike bimariyon ke khilaf aap ki mudafaat ko barhane mein madad karte hain.

A strong immunity can protect you during flu season.

ایک مضبوط مدافعت آپ کو فلو کے موسم میں محفوظ رکھ سکتی ہے۔

Aik mazboot mudafaat aap ko flu ke mawsam mein mehfooz rakh sakti hai.

Certain foods can boost your body's immunity.

کچھ خوراکیں آپ کے جسم کی مدافعت کو بڑھا سکتی ہیں۔

Kuch khoraakein aap ke jism ki mudafaat ko barha sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

immunity:Immunity refers to disease resistance, while community refers to a group of people living in a specific area.

Word Family

immune
adjectiveمدافع
immunization
nounمدافعت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'immunity' as your body's shield.

Imagine a knight in armor protecting against germs.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "immunitas" — exemption from public service

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from Latin, signifying a state of exemption, and later referred to the body's ability to resist infection.