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Allergic

//əˈlɜː.dʒɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to allergy.
  2. 2
    Having an allergy.

    "I am allergic to cats."

  3. 3
    Highly averse. figuratively, humorous

    "I'm allergic to homework."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor) wordnet
  2. 2
    characterized by or caused by allergy wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A person who has an allergy.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From allergy + -ic.

Etymology 2

From allergy + -ic.

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