allergic

[uh-lur-jik]

adjective

1. of or relating to allergy.

   an allergic reaction to wool.

2. having an allergy.

3. Informal.,  having a strong dislike or aversion.

   He's allergic to most modern music.

allergic

/ əˈlɜːdʒɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, having, or caused by an allergy

2. informal,  having an aversion (to)

   he's allergic to work

Other Word Forms

• unallergic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of allergic¹

First recorded in 1910–15; allerg(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

In some cases, people can have an allergic reaction, or, if polynucleotides are not injected properly, there are longer term risks, such as skin pigmentation and infections.

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An allergic reaction to losing so badly in Super Smash Bros.?

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"Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition driven by the immune system and often precedes the development of asthma and allergic rhinitis," explained medical student Tristan Nguyen, BS, the lead author of the study.

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"It was more than being allergic - you were going into a no-win scenario," a former No 10 official recalls.

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Kids were deemed newly allergic if they received a diagnosis code by a provider for a food allergy and were prescribed an EpiPen, Hill said.

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Related Words

• hypersensitive 
• susceptible