Allergy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈa-lər-jē/ al·ler·gy

Meaning & Definition of Allergy

Allergy (noun)

  1. altered bodily reactivity (such as hypersensitivity) to an antigen in response to a first exposure
  2. exaggerated or pathological immunological reaction (as by sneezing, difficult breathing, itching, or skin rashes) to substances, situations, or physical states that are without comparable effect on the average individual
  3. medical practice concerned with allergies

Allergy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a strong feeling of not liking or approving

    "independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government"

    similar: averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish, down (chiefly British), mislike
    related: disgust, distaste, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, deprecation, disapproval, displeasure, dissatisfaction, jaundice
    opposite: appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use
    near: affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion, bent, leaning, penchant, predilection, propensity, tendency

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Allergy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Allergy:

Chiefly British: down
averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish, mislike

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Allergy

Words with the opposite meaning of Allergy:

appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use

Related Words for Allergy

disgust, distaste, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, deprecation, disapproval, displeasure, dissatisfaction, jaundice

Near Antonyms of Allergy

affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion, bent, leaning, penchant, predilection, propensity, tendency

Word Forms of Allergy

Inflections: allergies

Origin & Etymology of Allergy

borrowed from German Allergie "heightened reaction to an antigen to which an individual has been previously exposed," from all- all- + -ergie, in Energie energy, or directly from its source, Greek -ergeia, taken to mean "action, response"

First known use: 1908

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Allergy

  • Topics: Body & Health

Words & Phrases Containing Allergy

allergy shot, anti-allergy

Frequently Asked Questions about Allergy

What does "Allergy" mean?

"Allergy" means altered bodily reactivity (such as hypersensitivity) to an antigen in response to a first exposure. As a noun, it is defined as: altered bodily reactivity (such as hypersensitivity) to an antigen in response to a first exposure.

What is another word for "Allergy"?

Other words for "Allergy" include averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish and down. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Allergy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Allergy"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Allergy". Common alternatives include averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish, down and mislike.

What is the opposite of "Allergy"?

Antonyms of "Allergy" include appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference and relish. Near antonyms include affection, attachment, devotedness and devotion.

How do you use "Allergy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Allergy" in a sentence: "independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government".

Is "Allergy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Allergy" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Allergy"?

"Allergy" is pronounced /ˈa-lər-jē/ and divided into syllables as al·ler·gy.

What is the origin of the word "Allergy"?

"Allergy" comes from borrowed from German Allergie "heightened reaction to an antigen to which an individual has been previously exposed," from all- all- + -ergie, in Energie energy, or directly from its source, Greek -ergeia, taken to mean "action, response". First known use: 1908.