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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

inoculate

/ɪˈnɒkjʊleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does inoculate mean?

verb

To introduce a vaccine or a pathogen into a person or animal in order to build immunity, or to introduce a new idea or practice into a place or situation in order to make it more acceptable or popular.

Example

"The doctor inoculated the child with a vaccine to protect against measles."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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