Insusceptibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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insusceptibility

 

[ ˌɪnsəˌsʌsəpˈtɪˈbɪlətɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of

The state or quality of being insusceptible, especially to something harmful or unwanted.

Synonyms

immunity, invulnerability, resistance.

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Word Description / Examples
insusceptibility

This term is used in scientific or medical discussions to describe the condition of being unable to be affected by a particular disease or condition.

  • The patient's insusceptibility to the virus was remarkable
immunity

Commonly used in everyday language and medical contexts to refer to the body's ability to resist infections or diseases. It can also be used metaphorically to describe being unaffected by non-medical influences.

  • Vaccination provides immunity against several dangerous diseases
  • He seemed to have immunity to criticism
resistance

Frequently used in scientific, medical, and everyday language. Describes the capacity to withstand an attack, pressure, or disease. It can also refer to opposition to something or a refusal to comply.

  • The bacteria developed resistance to the antibiotic
  • His resistance to change was evident in his refusal to adopt new technologies
invulnerability

Often employed in literature, fantasy, or casual conversation to describe someone or something that cannot be harmed or damaged. It carries a sense of being completely impervious to any form of attack or damage.

  • The superhero's invulnerability made him an unstoppable force
  • Her emotional invulnerability was both her strength and her weakness

Examples of usage

  • Her insusceptibility to the flu virus was quite remarkable.
  • His insusceptibility to peer pressure made him a strong leader.
  • The insusceptibility of the plant to pests allowed it to thrive in the harsh environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "insusceptibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insuscetibilidade

🇮🇳 असंवेदनशीलता

🇩🇪 Unempfindlichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakpekaan

🇺🇦 несприйнятливість

🇵🇱 niewrażliwość

🇯🇵 非感受性

🇫🇷 insusceptibilité

🇪🇸 insusceptibilidad

🇹🇷 duyarsızlık

🇰🇷 비감수성

🇸🇦 عدم التأثر

🇨🇿 neschopnost reakce

🇸🇰 necitlivosť

🇨🇳 不可感受性

🇸🇮 neobčutljivost

🇮🇸 ónæmi

🇰🇿 сезімталдықсыздық

🇬🇪 გაუმაძღრება

🇦🇿 həssaslıq

🇲🇽 insusceptibilidad

Etymology

The word 'insusceptibility' is derived from the Latin word 'insusceptibilis', which combines the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') with 'susceptibilis' (meaning 'susceptible'). The concept of insusceptibility has been explored in various fields, including medicine, biology, and psychology. It is often associated with immunity, resistance, and protection against external influences. The study of insusceptibility continues to play a significant role in understanding the body's ability to defend itself against diseases and other threats.