Definition

Not having received a vaccine or inoculation.

Example

The uninoculated children were at a higher risk of contracting the disease.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent flu outbreak?

Yeah, it's pretty concerning, especially for those who are uninoculated.

I know, I can't believe some people still haven't gotten their shots.

Right? It's really important to stay protected.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uninoculated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "inoculated" (from Latin "inoculare", meaning to graft or implant). The word "uninoculated" means not having been grafted or implanted, particularly in the context of vaccines or immunization.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'implanted' ('inoculated') — that's why uninoculated means not having received a vaccine.

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