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allergeniccausing an allergic reaction; having the capacity to induce allergies

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: causing an allergic reaction; having the capacity to induce allergies

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌælərˈdʒɛnɪk/

Korean meaning: 알레르기를 일으키는, 알레르기 반응을 유발하는

Korean pronunciation: 앨러**젠**닉

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks he's hypoallergenic, but he's actually quite allergenic - especially when he sits on my face at 3 AM.
  • The restaurant clearly labels all allergenic ingredients on their menu.
  • Scientists are developing less allergenic varieties of common foods like eggs and milk.

allergenic

ADJECTIVE

//ˌælərˈdʒɛnɪk//

causing an allergic reaction; having the capacity to induce allergies

allergenic concept
💡 Concept

causing an allergic reaction; having the capacity to induce allergies

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌælərˈdʒɛnɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌælərˈdʒenɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootallergen
Suffix--ic

Origin

그리스어에서 온 'allergy(알레르기)'에 '~을 만드는'이라는 뜻의 '-genic'이 붙어서 만들어진 단어입니다. 마치 알레르기를 생산하는 공장 같은 개념이죠.

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🎵Rhyme

photogeniccarcinogenicpathogenic
photogenic
carcinogenic
pathogenic

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks he's hypoallergenic, but he's actually quite allergenic - especially when he sits on my face at 3 AM.

The restaurant clearly labels all allergenic ingredients on their menu.

Scientists are developing less allergenic varieties of common foods like eggs and milk.

😄 Fun example

My friend claims dust is allergenic, but I think he's just making excuses to avoid cleaning his room.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

allergy-inducingallergy-causinghypersensitivereactive

Antonyms

hypoallergenicnon-allergenicallergen-free

Related

allergenallergicallergyhypersensitivityanaphylactic