inoculated

[ɪˈnɒkjʊleɪtɪd]

inoculated Definition

  • 1to give someone a vaccine to protect them against a disease
  • 2to introduce a microorganism or antigenic substance into a living organism to stimulate the production of antibodies

Using inoculated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inoculated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    All the children have been inoculated against measles.

  • Example

    The doctor inoculated me against yellow fever before I went to Africa.

  • Example

    The chickens were inoculated with a vaccine to prevent the spread of the disease.

inoculated Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: inoculated in Brief

To 'inoculate' [ɪˈnɒkjʊleɪtɪd] means to give someone a vaccine to protect them against a disease or to introduce a microorganism or antigenic substance into a living organism to stimulate the production of antibodies. Examples include 'All the children have been inoculated against measles.' and 'The chickens were inoculated with a vaccine to prevent the spread of the disease.' Synonyms include 'vaccinated', 'immunized', 'protected', and 'guarded'.