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See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. fever has developed meanings and uses in subjects including pathology (Old English) dice (1890s)
Nov 1, 2024 · A. A saying that sets forth a general truth that has gained credibility through use over time (e.g., No risk, no gain.). A word part that is "fixed to" either the beginnings of words (prefixes) or the endings of words (suffixes). For example, the word disrespectful has two affixes, a prefix (dis-) and a suffix (-ful).
4 meanings: 1. an abnormally high body temperature, accompanied by a fast pulse rate, dry skin, etc Related adjectives:.... Click for more definitions.
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Aug 30, 2021 · and. fever. 1 An abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium. For me, the difference is that a 'temperature' is inconvenient or uncomfortable, whereas a 'fever' is incapacitating. If someone says "I can't attend, I have a temperature" I might think man flu.
FEVER definition: 1. a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual: 2. a state of great…. Learn more.
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This meaning of fever is old-fashioned when used on its own, but not when used as part of the name of particular disease such as glandular fever or yellow fever. see also breakbone fever, East Coast Fever, Ebola, glandular fever, hay fever, Lassa fever, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, swamp fever, trench fever, yellow fever
