hypoallergenic

adjective

hy·​po·​al·​ler·​gen·​ic ˌhī-pō-ˌa-lər-ˈje-nik 

: having little likelihood of causing an allergic response

hypoallergenic cosmetics

hypoallergenic foods

Examples of hypoallergenic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bill included exceptions for genetic traits intended to benefit an animal’s health or enhance its interaction with humans, including hypoallergenic traits, as well as certain aquatic animals. — John Woolfolk, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

The idea of allergy-friendly dogs is not new, and breeds like poodles are often recommended for their hypoallergenic coats. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026

However, scientific evidence shows that no dog, cat or horse breed is completely hypoallergenic, according to a March 2024 study published by the National Institutes of Health. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

This down-alternative duvet insert is made with an organic cotton shell and hypoallergenic fill fiber that is virtually indistinguishable from natural down based on our testing notes. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hypoallergenic

• angiogenic
• anthropogenic
• atherogenic
• carcinogenic
• cardiogenic
• embryogenic
• iatrogenic
• immunogenic
• metallogenic
• methanogenic
• nonpathogenic
• odontogenic

Medical Definition

hypoallergenic

adjective

hy·​po·​al·​ler·​gen·​ic -ˌal-ər-ˈjen-ik 

: having little likelihood of causing an allergic response

hypoallergenic food

hypoallergenic makeup