afebrile

[ey-fuh-bruhyl]

afebrile Definition

not feverish; without fever.

Using afebrile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "afebrile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient was afebrile, indicating that the infection had cleared up.

  • Example

    She remained afebrile throughout her recovery period.

afebrile Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for afebrile

Origins of afebrile

from a- 'without' + Latin 'febris' meaning 'fever'

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Summary: afebrile in Brief

'Afebrile' [ey-fuh-bruhyl] is an adjective that means 'not feverish' or 'without fever'. It is often used in medical contexts to describe a patient's condition. For example, 'The patient was afebrile, indicating that the infection had cleared up.' The antonym of 'afebrile' is 'febrile'.