immune
UK: ɪˈmjuːn | US: ɪˈmjun
adj. resistant to a particular infection or toxin due to antibodies or immune response
adj. exempt from or protected against something undesirable
adj. not affected or influenced by something
immune = im<not> + mune<service, duty>
- im (Latin in-, meaning "not")
- mune (from Latin munis, meaning "service" or "duty," related to munus "gift, obligation")
Etymology Origin:
The word "immune" originates from Latin immunis, combining im- (negation) and munis (service or duty). It originally described someone exempt from public service or taxes, later evolving to mean "protected from disease" in medical contexts. The shift reflects the idea of being "free from" obligations or harm.
Vaccination helps the body become immune to certain viruses.
The diplomat claimed immunity from prosecution.
She seemed immune to criticism, always staying confident.
Some plants are immune to common pests.
His cheerful attitude made him immune to negativity.