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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
David Nelson, a professor of biology at Southern Adventist University who has studied the growing range of Joro spiders, told NPR that a bite from one of these creatures might itch at worst or perhaps cause an allergic reaction.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Appropriate medical treatment to manage immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available in the event an acute anaphylactic reaction occurs following administration of SPIKEVAX.
—Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
But Take Note Although marketed as hypoallergenic, this detergent contains coconut fatty acids—which may worry you if your baby is allergic to coconut.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 27 May 2024
Keep in mind, however, that some bites can cause allergic reactions or more serious injuries.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 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 17 Jun. 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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