First Known Use: 15th century
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immune
adjective im·mune \i-ˈmyün\
: not capable of being affected by a disease
: not influenced or affected by something
: having special protection from something that is required for most people by law
Full Definition of IMMUNE
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: not susceptible or responsive <immune to all pleas>; especially : having a high degree of resistance to a disease <immune to diphtheria>
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a : having or producing antibodies or lymphocytes capable of reacting with a specific antigen <an immune serum> b : produced by, involved in, or concerned with immunity or an immune response <immune agglutinins> <immune globulins>
— immune noun
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Origin of IMMUNE
Middle English, from Latin immunis, from in- + munia services, obligations; akin to Latin munus service — more at mean
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IMMUNE Defined for Kids
immune
adjective im·mune \i-ˈmyün\
Definition of IMMUNE for Kids
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: having a high degree of resistance to an illness or disease
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: of, relating to, or involving the body's immune system <an immune response>
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: not influenced or affected by something <She is immune to criticism.>
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: not subject to something : exempt <They are immune from punishment.>
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