# hypoallergenic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /haɪ.pəʊ.æl.ə(ɹ)ˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ · frequency rank #68,309

## Definitions
1. Containing fewer allergens; minimally allergenic.
2. Relating to a hypoallergen.

## Etymology
Coined between 1950 and 1955 from hypo- + allergenic. Some say that it was coined by advertisers in 1953. Merriam-Webster puts the date at 1940.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hypoallergenic