ALLERGIC - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

characterized by or caused by allergy

Example: an allergic reaction

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective

having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)

Example: allergic children; hypersensitive to pollen

Synonyms

Hypersensitive, Hypersensitized, Supersensitized, Sensitized, Supersensitised

🔗 Related Words

allergy – A related word in the same word family.

ic – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Children naturally create grammatical rules, showing language is hardwired in human brains.