Allergic

Pronunciation: /əˈlɜːrʤɪk/

Definitions of allergic

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'allergic' describes a person who has an allergy or sensitivity to something

Example Sentences

A1 I am allergic to peanuts.

A2 She is allergic to cats.

B1 My friend is allergic to pollen.

B2 He has a severe allergic reaction to shellfish.

C1 The doctor advised him to carry an EpiPen at all times due to his severe allergies.

C2 Despite being allergic to gluten, she manages to find delicious food options to eat.

Examples of allergic in a Sentence

formal She is allergic to peanuts and must be careful when dining out.

informal I'm allergic to cats, so I can't come over to your place if you have one.

slang I can't eat shellfish, I'm allergic AF.

figurative He's allergic to hard work, always finding excuses to avoid it.

Grammatical Forms of allergic

• past tense: was allergic
• plural: allergics
• comparative: more allergic
• superlative: most allergic
• present tense: is allergic
• future tense: will be allergic
• perfect tense: has been allergic
• continuous tense: is being allergic
• singular: allergic
• positive degree: allergic
• infinitive: to be allergic
• gerund: being allergic
• participle: allergic

Origin and Evolution of allergic

First Known Use: 1908 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'allergic' originates from the Greek word 'allergein' which means 'to react against'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'allergic' was first used in 1908 by Austrian pediatrician Clemens von Pirquet to describe a hypersensitive reaction to foreign substances. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of immune responses to various allergens.