Definition

To introduce a substance, such as a vaccine or bacteria, into a person's or an animal's body again to create or boost immunity.

Example

The doctor decided to reinoculate the patient to ensure they had enough protection against the disease.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard they might need to reinoculate everyone for safety reasons.

Really? I thought we were all set after the last shot.

Yeah, but they said the virus has mutated, so it's necessary to reinoculate.

That makes sense; better safe than sorry, I guess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reinoculate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "inoculare" (meaning to implant or introduce). The word means to implant or introduce something again, typically in the context of vaccination or planting.

Memory Tip

Think of 'inoculating' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'inoculare' means to implant.

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