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Allergic
Uh-LUR-jihk
/ʌˈlɜːrdʒɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
allergic
Dictionary meaning
Having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility, especially to a specific factor.
Examples
- It is not uncommon to be allergic to certain pets.
- An allergic reaction.
Synonyms: hypersensitive, hypersensitized, hypersensitised, sensitized, sensitised
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