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allergic
adjective al·ler·gic \ə-ˈlər-jik\
: of or relating to an allergy
: having an allergy
Full Definition of ALLERGIC
1
: of, relating to, affected with, or caused by allergy
2
: having an aversion <allergic to work>
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First Known Use of ALLERGIC
1911
Related to ALLERGIC
- Synonyms
- antipathetic, averse
ALLERGIC Defined for Kids
allergic
adjective al·ler·gic \ə-ˈlər-jik\
Definition of ALLERGIC for Kids
: of, relating to, causing, or affected by allergy <allergic to peanuts> <an allergic reaction>
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allergic
adjective al·ler·gic \ə-ˈlər-jik\
Medical Definition of ALLERGIC
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>
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