allergy
Translation
allergy
Examples
He has a severe peanut allergy.
He has a severe peanut allergy.
My seasonal allergies are bad this year.
My seasonal allergies are bad this year.
Grammar Patterns
an allergy ((to sth.)) a medical condition that causes you to react badly to (sth.) He has an allergy to nuts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sensitivity, intolerance, hypersensitivity
Etymology
From Greek 'allos' (other) + 'ergon' (work). A medical condition of having an 'other' or abnormal reaction.
Memory Tips
Think: 'ALL-ER-GY' sounds like 'all energy'. My allergies take all my energy, making me feel tired and sick.