adj
febrile
Febrile (adj) means Feverish, or having a high temperature.
adj
1
Feverish, or having a high temperature.
2
Involving fever as a symptom or cause.
3
Full of nervous energy.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin febrīlis, from Latin febris (“fever”). By surface analysis, Latin febr- + -ile.
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What is the meaning of febrile?
"febrile" (adj) means feverish, or having a high temperature.
What are the different meanings of febrile?
"febrile" has 3 main meanings: 1. Feverish, or having a high temperature; 2. Involving fever as a symptom or cause; 3. Full of nervous energy.