inoculating

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity
  2. verb introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
  3. verb introduce a microorganism into

Synonyms

vaccinating

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
protection
Narrower (hyponyms)
variolation, ring vaccination

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