Definition of antipyretic
: an agent that reduces fever
antipyretic
adjectiveIndulge Your Inner Word Nerd
Circa 1681
First Known Use of antipyretic
circa 1681
Medical Dictionary
noun
an·ti·py·ret·ic
\-pī-ˈret-ik\
Medical Definition of antipyretic
: an antipyretic agent—called also febrifuge
2
antipyretic
adjective
an·ti·py·ret·ic
Medical Definition of antipyretic
: preventing, removing, or allaying fever
Learn More about antipyretic
-
See words that rhyme with antipyretic Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about antipyretic
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up antipyretic? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!