allergic
Translation
allergic
Examples
I am allergic to cats.
I am allergic to cats.
She had an allergic reaction.
She had an allergic reaction.
Grammar Patterns
((to sth.)) having a medical condition in which you become ill or develop a rash when you eat, touch, or breathe (sth.) I am allergic to pollen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sensitive, hypersensitive; Antonyms: immune, non-allergic
Etymology
From Greek 'allos' (other) + 'ergon' (work), meaning an 'other' or abnormal reaction.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'allergic to' as a set pair. Picture someone sneezing dramatically near a cat to remember its meaning.