allergy-free
|al-ler-gy-free|
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/ˈælərdʒi friː/
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/ˈælədʒi friː/
absence of allergens
Etymology
'allergy-free' originates from the combination of 'allergy' and 'free', where 'allergy' refers to a hypersensitive reaction to certain substances, and 'free' indicates the absence of something.
'allergy' comes from the Greek word 'allergia', meaning 'other work', and 'free' from Old English 'freo', meaning 'not in bondage'.
Initially, 'allergy' referred to any altered reaction, but now it specifically means hypersensitivity to certain substances. 'Free' has consistently meant the absence of something.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing allergens or substances that cause allergic reactions.
The restaurant offers allergy-free meals for customers with dietary restrictions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 14:50