allergic

adjective

al·​ler·​gic ə-ˈlər-jik How to pronounce allergic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, affected with, or caused by allergy
2
: having an aversion
allergic to work

Examples of allergic in a Sentence

a lover of the outdoors who claims to be allergic to desk jobs
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While the undeclared inclusion of eggs might be of little concern for most consumers, those with a related allergy could be unwittingly stricken by several allergic reactions that can include death in extreme cases. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 The Material Stainless steel is preferred due to its hypoallergenic properties, minimizing the risk of allergic reactions. Jennifer Ford, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Some children are allergic to eggs, some kids follow a vegan diet, and some are simply picky eaters. Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025 These medications target histamine receptors that produce the symptoms associated with allergic reactions. Cari Shane, Health, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for allergic 

Word History

Etymology

allergy + -ic entry 1, after German allergisch

Note: See note at allergy.

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of allergic was in 1908

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Cite this Entry

“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

allergic

adjective
al·​ler·​gic ə-ˈlər-jik How to pronounce allergic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, affected with, or caused by allergy
an allergic reaction
2
: having a dislike for something
allergic to hard work

Medical Definition

allergic

adjective
al·​ler·​gic ə-ˈlər-jik How to pronounce allergic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by allergy
an allergic reaction
allergic diseases
2
: affected with allergy : subject to an allergic reaction
he is allergic to pollen
allergically
ə-ˈlər-ji-k(ə-)lē
adverb
The body reacts allergically, the skin reddening and breaking out in tiny blisters. Paul G. Donohue, The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-News

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