Word Games Pro Dictionary

inoculate

verb

Impregnate with the virus or germ of a disease in order to render immune

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NO
Scrabble score
11

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Impregnate with the virus or germ of a disease in order to render immune

verb

  1. Insert a bud for propagation

verb

  1. Perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation

    “We vaccinate against scarlet fever”

verb

  1. Introduce a microorganism into

verb

  1. Introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of

    “My teachers inoculated me with their beliefs”

In context

Example Sentences

We vaccinate against scarlet fever
The nurse vaccinated the children in the school
My teachers inoculated me with their beliefs

Similar words

Synonyms

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top