febricity

[ fi-bris-i-tee ]

noun

1. the state of being feverish.

febricity

/ fɪˈbrɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. rare.
   the condition of having a fever

Word History and Origins

Origin of febricity¹

1870–75; < Medieval Latin febricitās, equivalent to Latin *febric ( us ) feverish ( febri-, -ic ) + -itās -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of febricity¹

C19: from Medieval Latin febricitās , from Latin febris fever

Related Words

• climate
• cold
• condition
• heat
• warmth