allergy
Translation
allergy, hypersensitivity
Examples
I have a nut allergy.
I have a nut allergy.
Her allergy to dust is quite severe.
Her allergy to dust is quite severe.
Grammar Patterns
an allergy ((to sth.)) a medical condition causing a reaction to (sth.) She has an allergy to pollen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sensitivity, intolerance; Antonyms: immunity
Etymology
From Greek 'allos' (other) + 'ergon' (work), meaning an 'altered reaction'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'all energy' is used to react to something harmless.