PYRECTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does pyrectic mean? 

• PYRECTIC (noun)
  The noun PYRECTIC has 1 sense:

1. any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature

  Familiarity information: PYRECTIC used as a noun is very rare.

• PYRECTIC (adjective)
  The adjective PYRECTIC has 1 sense:

1. having or causing fever

  Familiarity information: PYRECTIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PYRECTIC (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Synonyms:

pyrectic; pyrogen

Hypernyms ("pyrectic" is a kind of...):

substance (a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties)

Derivation:

pyrectic (having or causing fever)

• PYRECTIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having or causing fever

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

pyrogen (any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature)

Derivation:

pyrectic (any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature)

pyrexia (a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection)