Antipyretikum

[antipyˈʁeːtikʊm]

/[antipyˈʁeːtikʊm]/ noun

The verdict

“Antipyretikum” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - ein fiebersenkendes oder vor Fieber schützendes Mittel

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Index DE-antipyretikum · Antipyretikum · German

Antipyretikum · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 13 letters
  • VOW-6 6 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "A" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Antipyretikum
PropertyValue
HeadwordAntipyretikum
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[antipyˈʁeːtikʊm]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Antipyretikum“ im Deutschen

Antipyretikumsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Antipyretikum is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [antipyˈʁeːtikʊm]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "ein fiebersenkendes oder vor Fieber schützendes Mittel".

Antipyretikum has no tracked misspelling variants, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Antipyretikum, spelled A-N-T-I-P-Y-R-E-T-I-K-U-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein fiebersenkendes oder vor Fieber schützendes Mittel

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Antipyretikum appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Die Acetylsalicylsäure und Paracetamol gehören zu den Antipyretika.

Synonyms

FiebermittelFebrifugum

Antonyms

FiebermittelPyretikum

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Antipyretikum"?
"Antipyretikum" is spelled A-N-T-I-P-Y-R-E-T-I-K-U-M. The IPA pronunciation is [antipyˈʁeːtikʊm].
What does "Antipyretikum" mean?
As a noun, "Antipyretikum" means: ein fiebersenkendes oder vor Fieber schützendes Mittel
How do you pronounce "Antipyretikum"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Antipyretikum" is [antipyˈʁeːtikʊm]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Antipyretikum" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list