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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Other ingredients in Aquaphor may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
An allergic reaction to the medication caused a rare and debilitating skin condition that left her hospitalized and fighting for her life.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
The drug is finally available to the millions of Americans with severe, sometimes-fatal allergic reactions.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2024
IgE: This antibody helps mediate allergic reactions in the body.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing allergic
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Cite this Entry
“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergic. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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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