allergic Definition
having an allergy to a substance.
Using allergic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allergic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I am allergic to peanuts.
Example
She is allergic to cats.
Example
He had an allergic reaction to the medication.
allergic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for allergic
Phrases with allergic
Example
I am allergic to pollen.
a negative physical response to a particular substance, characterized by symptoms such as itching, swelling, and difficulty breathing
Example
He had an allergic reaction to the bee sting.
an allergic reaction that causes inflammation of the nasal passages, resulting in symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and congestion
Example
She suffers from allergic rhinitis during the spring season.
Origins of allergic
from Greek 'allos', meaning 'other' and 'ergon', meaning 'work'
Summary: allergic in Brief
'Allergic' [əˈlɜːrdʒɪk] is an adjective used to describe a person who has an allergy to a particular substance. It is often followed by 'to', as in 'I am allergic to peanuts.' Phrases like 'allergic reaction' and 'allergic rhinitis' refer to specific types of negative physical responses to allergens. Synonyms for 'allergic' include 'hypersensitive' and 'sensitive.'
