allergy
nounHow many syllables in allergy?
There are 3 syllables in the word allergy.How to pronounce allergy:
Definition of allergy:
- allergy (noun):
- hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity.
- altered bodily reactivity (such as hypersensitivity) to an antigen in response to a first exposure
- extreme sensitivity to a substance such as a food or pollen, which causes the body to react to any contact with it
Synonyms for allergy:
disinclinationdislikenauseadistastehypersensitivityaversionhatedisapprovalhatredreactionShow 5 more
Antonyms for allergy:
carepassionshinesympathybeautykindnesslikingrapportrespectrelishShow 15 more
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