antipyretic

[ an-tee-pahy-ret-ik, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. checking or preventing fever.

noun

1. an antipyretic agent.

antipyretic

/ ˌæntɪpaɪˈriːsɪs; ˌæntɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk /

adjective

1. preventing or alleviating fever

noun

1. an antipyretic remedy or drug

Derived Forms

• antipyresis, noun

Other Words From

• an·ti·py·re·sis [an-tee-pahy-, ree, -sis, an-tahy-], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of antipyretic¹

First recorded in 1675–85; anti- + pyretic

Example Sentences

Instead, it made it extremely difficult for people to buy antipyretics and didn’t approve the public use of foreign mRNA vaccines, which have proven more effective than the Chinese ones in preventing severe symptoms.

From New York Times

The woman’s symptoms, including back pain, had been vague, and she had taken antipyretic medication, according to Bavarian health authorities and scientists at the institute.

From New York Times

It said she had taken antipyretics, and that it attached "great importance" to the case.

From BBC

Subsequently, the company became known solely as Sandoz and began making pharmaceuticals, the analgesic and antipyretic antipyrine being its first major product of this type.

From Salon

Many many parents are using antipyretics with small children whenever they get a slightly raised temperature.

From Reuters