English · Word Candidate

allergic

/əˈlɜː.dʒɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: allergics

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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).

Meaning · English

Having an allergy.

Adjective

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).

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).

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.

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