allergy-proof
|al-ler-gy-proof|
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/ˈælərdʒi pruːf/
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/ˈælədʒi pruːf/
resistant to allergies
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allergy-proof' originates from the combination of 'allergy' and 'proof', where 'allergy' refers to a hypersensitive reaction to certain substances, and 'proof' means resistant or impervious to.
Historical Evolution
'allergy' comes from the Greek word 'allergia', and 'proof' from the Old English 'prōf', meaning 'test'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'proof' meant 'test', but over time it evolved to mean 'resistant to'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to prevent or reduce allergic reactions.
The allergy-proof mattress cover helped reduce her symptoms.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 16:59