antipyretic

Word parts

anti- + pyretic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌæntɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk/

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Adjective

Positive antipyretic

Comparative more antipyretic

Superlative most antipyretic

1. (pharmacology) Something that is antipyretic reduces fever.

Noun

Singular antipyretic

Plural antipyretics

1. (countable) (pharmacology) An antipyretic is a medicine that reduces fever.