Definition

Relating to or characterized by fever; having a high body temperature.

Example

The patient was pyrexic, showing signs of a severe infection.

Conversation

I felt really pyrexic last night with that fever.

Oh no! Did you take anything for it?

Yeah, I took some medicine, but I still felt a bit pyrexic in the morning.

I hope you feel better soon; it's no fun being sick!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pyrexic → It is derived from the Greek root "pyrexia" (meaning fever) combined with the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "pyrexic" refers to something that is related to or characterized by fever.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pyrexia' which means fever, and remember that 'pyrexic' describes something related to fever.

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