What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hypersensitised
Example
She was hypersensitised to pollen and had to take antihistamines every spring. [hypersensitised: adjective]
Example
The patient's hypersensitised reaction to the medication caused a severe rash. [hypersensitised: past participle]
allergic
Example
He is allergic to peanuts and has to carry an EpiPen in case of an emergency. [allergic: adjective]
Example
The child's allergic reaction to the bee sting caused her face to swell up. [allergic: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Allergic is more commonly used than hypersensitised in everyday language, especially in medical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hypersensitised and allergic?
Both words are formal and typically used in medical or scientific contexts.
