allergic
/əˈlɜː.dʒɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: allergics
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to allergy.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having an allergy.
Adjective
Examples
I am allergic to cats.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A person who has an allergy.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “allergic” mean?
Of or pertaining to allergy.
Is “allergic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.