antipyretic

American  

[an-tee-pahy-ret-ik, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti paɪˈrɛt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. checking or preventing fever.

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noun

1. an antipyretic agent.

antipyretic British  

/ ˌæntɪpaɪˈriːsɪs, ˌæntɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk /

adjective

1. preventing or alleviating fever

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noun

1. an antipyretic remedy or drug

Other Word Forms

• antipyresis noun

Etymology

Origin of antipyretic

First recorded in 1675–85; anti- + pyretic

Example Sentences

Fever is often treated with antipyretic medications, including ibuprofen and aspirin.

From Science Daily • Nov. 28, 2025

During the 10th round, Saharsh Kesav Vuppala misspelled “phenocoll”: an antipyretic and analgesic drug.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2022

During the 10th round, Vuppala misspelled “phenocoll”: an antipyretic and analgesic drug.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2022

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 • Dec. 14, 2013

It seems to be more decidedly antipyretic than quinine in the febrile and inflammatory diseases, though somewhat depressing to the heart's action.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various