allergenic — causing 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/
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
Cats are allergenic to him, triggering sneezes the moment one walks by.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Allergenic is formed from the Greek 'allergy' (from Greek 'allo-' meaning 'other' and '-ergon' meaning 'work' or 'reaction') combined with the suffix '-genic' meaning 'producing' or 'generating'. The word literally describes something that produces or causes an allergic reaction.
Breakdown
aller- (other, different from Greek 'allo-') + -gen- (to produce or generate from Greek 'genos') + -ic (adjective-forming suffix). The root '-gen-' comes from Greek 'gignesthai' meaning 'to be born' or 'to produce'.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“My friend claims dust is allergenic, but I think he's just making excuses to avoid cleaning his room.”
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