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antiplague

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌæntiˈpleɪg/

KK: /æn'tɪpleɪg/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that works against or prevents the spread of plague.


Example

The antiplague measures were effective in controlling the outbreak.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new antiplague measures they are implementing in the city?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read about that! It sounds really important.
Sloth A
I think it's great that they are taking steps to protect everyone from outbreaks.
Sloth B
Absolutely, we need to be proactive about antiplague strategies.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
preventive
protective
curative
Antonyms
harmful
dangerous
infectious
Root Explanation

Antiplague is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "plague" (from Latin "plaga", meaning a blow or stroke, and later used to refer to a disease). The word antiplague refers to measures or substances that work against or prevent plague or disease.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'plague' referring to a disease. This helps you remember that antiplague means something that works against disease.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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