I. ˈvaksəˌnā]t, usu ]d.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from vaccination
transitive verb
1. : to inoculate (a person) with cowpox virus in order to produce immunity to smallpox
2. : to administer a vaccine to (a person or animal) usually by injection
intransitive verb
: to perform or practice vaccination
II. “, -_nə̇]\ noun
( -s )
Etymology: vaccine (II) + -ate
: a vaccinated individual