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allergic
adjective
al·ler·gic
ə-ˈlər-jik
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“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
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
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
adverb
ə-ˈlər-ji-k(ə-)lē
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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