Nonallergic
(adjective)
Not having or showing an allergy or hypersensitivity to a particular substance.
Origin:
Derived from the prefix "non-" meaning "not" or "without" and "allergic" meaning susceptible to an allergic reaction.
Examples:
- Many people are nonallergic to pollen and can enjoy the spring flowers without suffering from hay fever.
- The patient was found to be nonallergic to the medication and able to tolerate it well.
- A nonallergic rhinitis is a condition in which a person experiences symptoms similar to those of hay fever, but without the presence of allergies.
- The new product was developed for nonallergic people.
- Nonallergic people can eat peanuts without any problem, but for some people peanuts can cause severe allergic reactions.