allergic
əˈlɜrdʒɪk
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Definition of allergic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sensitivityTECH.having an allergy to a specific substanceTECH.
  • He is allergic to pollen.
hypersensitive reactive sensitive
2.
aversionstrongly disliking or avoiding something
  • She is allergic to early mornings.
antipathetic averse hostile
3.
medicalTECH.related to or caused by an allergyTECH.
  • She had an allergic reaction to peanuts.
hypersensitive sensitive
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Expressions with allergic

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strongly dislike something and try hard to avoid it
She is allergic to conflict and leaves when arguments start.
physical symptoms from overreaction to a triggering substance
His allergic reaction started minutes after he ate the peanut.
immune system reaction to an allergen
She had an allergic response to the pollen.
eczema caused by an allergic reaction
She developed allergic eczema after touching the cat.
upward nose rub often seen in children with allergies
The allergic salute is common in kids with hay fever.
condition with runny nose and sneezing caused by allergy
Allergic rhinitis makes my nose run every spring.

Origin of allergic

Greek, allos (other) + ergon (work)

Terms with allergic included in their meaning

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skin condition
itchy red skin areas from an allergic reaction
food avoidance
diet avoiding foods causing allergic reactions
medical
allergic reactions caused by dust particles
allergy symptoms
allergic reaction with runny nose and watery eyes in pollen season
reaction
allergic reaction to cold temperatures
medical
substance causing allergic reactions in people
allergy
allergic reaction caused by mountain cedar pollen
healthcare
medical treatment to reduce allergic reactions

Examples of allergic in a sentence

  • Some people are allergic to cat fur.
  • He's allergic to loud parties.
  • I'm allergic to spicy food.
  • He is allergic to pollen during spring.
  • Allergic symptoms include sneezing and itching.

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  1. French:allergique, ...
  2. German:allergisch, überempfindlich, ...
  3. Italian:allergico, ...
  4. Spanish:alérgico, intolerante, ...
  5. Portuguese:alérgico, alérgica, ...
  6. Chinese:过敏的, 厌恶的, ...
  7. Japanese:アレルギーの, 大の苦手, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصَاب بِحَسَاسِيَّة, كارِه, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָלֶרְגִי, ...
  10. Russian:аллергичный, не переносящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:алергічний, ...
  12. Hindi:एलर्जी वाला, एलर्जी, ...

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