Immuned vs. Immune — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Updated on September 13, 2023
"Immuned" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "immune," which means resistant to a particular infection or toxin due to specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
Which is correct: Immuned or Immune
How to spell Immune?
Immuned
Incorrect Spelling
Immune
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Immuned and Immune
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Key Differences
Think: "I am IMMUNE to the wrong spelling.”
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Visualize a shield, representing protection, and link it with the shorter word "immune."
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"Immuned" sounds like it has an extra syllable, making it feel longer and redundant.
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Remember, there’s no need for an extra "d" at the end of "immune" to represent defense.
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Think of the word "moment." "Moment" has one "m" in the middle, just like "immune."
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Definitions
Immune
Resistant to a particular infection due to antibodies.
He's immune to chickenpox after having it as a child.
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Immune
Relating to or involving the immune system.
Immune responses combat diseases.
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Immune
A person who is resistant to a particular infection.
As an immune, she didn't catch the flu.
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Immune
Resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
They were naturally immune to hepatitis B
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Immune
Protected or exempt, especially from an obligation or the effects of something
They are immune from legal action
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Immune
Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt
Immune from being eliminated in a contest.
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Immune
Having or producing sensitized antibodies or lymphocytes that react to specific antigens
Immune serum.
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Immune
(usually with "from") Exempt; not subject to.
As a diplomat, you are immune from prosecution.
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Immune
Protected by inoculation, or due to innate resistance to pathogens.
I am immune to chicken pox.
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Immune
(medicine) Of or pertaining to the immune system.
We examined the patient's immune response.
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Immune
(epidemiology) A person who is not susceptible to infection by a particular disease
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Immune
Protected from disease due to the action of the immune system, especially by having been inoculated against or previously exposed to a disease.
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Immune
Of or pertaining to the immune system or the components of the immune system.
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Immune
One who is immune; esp., a person who is immune from a disease by reason of previous affection with the disease or inoculation.
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Immune
Secure against;
Immune from taxation as long as he resided in Bermuda
Immune from criminal prosecution
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Immune
(usually followed by `to') not affected by a given influence;
Immune to persuasion
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FAQs
Why is it called immune?
It's called "immune" from the Latin word "immunis," meaning exempt or free.
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Which vowel is used before immune?
The vowel "e" is used before immune as in "become immune."
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What is the verb form of immune?
Immune is primarily an adjective; there isn’t a direct verb form. However, "immunize" is a related verb.
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What is the plural form of immune?
Immune does not have a plural form when used as an adjective. As a noun, "immunes" can refer to a group of people who are resistant.
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Which article is used with immune?
Both "an" and "the" can be used depending on context.
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Is immune a vowel or consonant?
"Immune" is a word, not a single letter, so it contains both vowels and consonants.
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Is immune a countable noun?
As an adjective, it's not countable. As a noun (referring to resistant individuals), it can be countable.
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Which preposition is used with immune?
"To" is commonly used, as in "immune to something."
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Which conjunction is used with immune?
Any conjunction can be used with "immune" based on sentence structure, e.g., "and," "but," "or."
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Which determiner is used with immune?
Determiners like "an," "the," "my," "this" can be used depending on the sentence.
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Is immune an abstract noun?
No, immune is not primarily an abstract noun, although the idea of immunity can be abstract.
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Is immune a negative or positive word?
Context-dependent. Generally, it is neutral but can be positive in contexts like disease resistance.
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Is the immune term a metaphor?
The term itself isn't a metaphor, but it can be used metaphorically, e.g., "immune to criticism."
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What is the first form of immune?
Immune is an adjective and doesn’t have verb forms. The related verb "immunize" has "immunize" as its base form.
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What is the third form of immune?
Immune as an adjective doesn’t have a third form. For "immunize," it's "immunized."
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Is immune a noun or adjective?
Immune is primarily an adjective but can also be used as a noun.
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What is the second form of immune?
As an adjective, immune doesn’t have a second form. For "immunize," it's "immunized."
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How is immune used in a sentence?
"After receiving the vaccine, she became immune to the disease."
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
