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Allergically: meaning, definitions and examples

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allergically

 

[ əˈlɜːrdʒɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

health context

The term 'allergically' refers to the manner in which an individual reacts to an allergen. When someone reacts allergically, it typically means they are experiencing an adverse immune response to a substance, such as food, pollen, or animal dander. This reaction may manifest as symptoms like hives, swelling, sneezing, or even anaphylaxis in severe cases. Understanding how one reacts allergically is crucial for effective management and avoidance of allergens.

Synonyms

immunologically, reactively

Examples of usage

  • She reacts allergically to peanuts.
  • He sneezes allergically when exposed to pollen.
  • They cough allergically in the presence of pet dander.

Translations

Translations of the word "allergically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alergicamente

🇮🇳 एलर्जिकली

🇩🇪 allergisch

🇮🇩 secara alergi

🇺🇦 алергічно

🇵🇱 alergicznie

🇯🇵 アレルギー的に

🇫🇷 allergiquement

🇪🇸 alérgicamente

🇹🇷 alerjik bir şekilde

🇰🇷 알레르기적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل تحسسي

🇨🇿 alergicky

🇸🇰 alergicky

🇨🇳 过敏地

🇸🇮 alergično

🇮🇸 ofnæmislega

🇰🇿 аллергиялық түрде

🇬🇪 ალერგიულად

🇦🇿 allergik olaraq

🇲🇽 alérgicamente

Etymology

The term 'allergically' is derived from 'allergy,' which came from the Greek word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'ergon,' meaning 'work' or 'reaction.' This compound word reflects the body's altered response to substances that are typically harmless to others. The modern usage of 'allergy' began in the early 20th century, as medical professionals started to categorize various hypersensitive immune responses. Over time, the adverb 'allergically' evolved to describe the manner of these reactions, indicating how individuals behave or feel when encountering specific allergens. The growing awareness of allergies in contemporary society has also contributed to the increased usage and understanding of the term.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,133, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.