allergic
Speech parts
1. allergic - Noun
2. allergic - Adjective
3. allergic - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
characterized by or caused by allergy
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Examples
allergic children
hypersensitive to pollen
an allergic reaction
A 2008 study of a sample of 741 people in India, where eggplant is commonly consumed, found nearly 10% reported some allergic symptoms after consuming eggplant, with 1.4% showing symptoms within less than two hours.
About 10% of people report that they are allergic to penicillin; however, 90% of this group are not actually allergic.
About 10% of people report that they are allergic to penicillin; however, up to 90% of this group may not actually be allergic.