allergic Meaning & Definition
What Does Allergic Mean?
Allergic is an adjective that means Of or pertaining to allergy. It can also mean Having an allergy. As a noun, it means A person who has an allergy. As a noun, it means A person with a tendency to having allergies; a person with multiple or severe allergies.
Word Facts for Allergic
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈlɜː.dʒɪk/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | susceptible, sensitized and hypersensitive |
| Plural | allergics |
| Comparative / superlative | more allergic, most allergic |
Allergic Definition (Adjective)
- Of or pertaining to allergy.
- Having an allergy.
I am allergic to cats.
- Highly averse.
I'm allergic to homework.
Allergic as a Noun
- A person who has an allergy.
Noun
- A person with a tendency to having allergies; a person with multiple or severe allergies.
Adjective
- Excessively sensitive; susceptible.
Synonyms of Allergic
Allergic synonyms and antonyms →Allergic in a Sentence
I am allergic to cats.
I'm allergic to homework.
Word Forms & Grammar
allergic (comparative more allergic, superlative most allergic)
allergic (plural allergics)
Origin of Allergic
From allergy + -ic.
How Do You Say Allergic?
You say allergic as /əˈlɜː.dʒɪk/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (lɜː).
Common Questions About Allergic
Is allergic an adjective or a noun?
Allergic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for allergic?
Close synonyms of allergic are susceptible, sensitized and hypersensitive. See the full list of allergic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of allergic?
The plural of allergic is allergics.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of allergic?
The comparative form is more allergic and the superlative form is most allergic.