non-allergic
|non-al-ler-gic|
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/nɒn-əˈlɜrdʒɪk/
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/nɒn-əˈlɜːdʒɪk/
not causing allergies
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-allergic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'allergic,' which comes from the Greek word 'allergia,' meaning 'other work.'
Historical Evolution
'allergic' changed from the Greek word 'allergia' and eventually became the modern English word 'allergic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'allergic' meant 'other work,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an allergy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing or affected by an allergic reaction.
The cream is non-allergic and safe for sensitive skin.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 13:28