Rubella

Pronunciation: /ruˈbɛlə/

Definitions of rubella

noun a contagious viral infection characterized by a distinctive red rash

Example Sentences

A1 Rubella is a contagious viral infection that causes a red rash.

A2 Rubella can be prevented through vaccination.

B1 The rubella vaccine is usually given in combination with the measles and mumps vaccines.

B2 Pregnant women are particularly at risk of complications if they contract rubella.

C1 Rubella is also known as German measles and can lead to serious birth defects if contracted during pregnancy.

C2 The global campaign to eradicate rubella has been successful in many countries.

Examples of rubella in a Sentence

formal Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral infection that can cause serious complications in pregnant women.

informal I heard that rubella is going around at school, so make sure you stay up to date on your vaccinations.

slang My friend caught rubella and now she's stuck at home for two weeks.

figurative The spread of misinformation is like a rubella outbreak, causing harm and confusion among the population.

Grammatical Forms of rubella

• past tense: rubellaed
• plural: rubellas
• comparative: more rubella
• superlative: most rubella
• present tense: rubella
• future tense: will rubella
• perfect tense: have rubellaed
• continuous tense: is rubellaing
• singular: rubella
• positive degree: rubella
• infinitive: to rubella
• gerund: rubelling
• participle: rubellaing

Origin and Evolution of rubella

First Known Use: 1753 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rubella' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'rubellus' meaning reddish.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the reddish rash associated with the disease, the term 'rubella' has evolved to refer specifically to the viral infection also known as German measles.