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al·ler·gic
 allergic
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- pronunciation:
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jihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to a state or condition of allergy.
She had an allergic reaction to the nuts in the candy.He went into allergic shock after being stung by a bee. |
| definition 2: |
having abnormal or disabling sensitivity to certain agents such as drugs, food, or pollen, resulting in a hypersensitive reaction upon exposure (usu. fol. by "to").
I can't eat strawberries because I'm allergic to them.
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| definition 3: |
(informal) disliking; not inclined to.
He seems to be allergic to hard work. |
| related words: |
sensitive |
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