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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

remittent

/rɪˈmɪtnt/ adjective · British & US
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What does remittent mean?

adjective

Having a fever that comes and goes, or varying in intensity; intermittent. Characterized by periods of remission and recurrence.

Example

"The patient's remittent fever made it difficult to diagnose the underlying illness."

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