Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defervescence
noun
/ˌdɛfərˈvɛsəns/
Definition
The process of subsiding or diminishing, especially after a period of intense activity or fever.
Examples
- After a few days of high fever, the patient experienced defervescence and began to recover.
- The defervescence of the heated debate signaled a return to calm discussions.
Meaning
Defervescence refers to the reduction of fever or the decreasing intensity of a situation or emotion.
Synonyms
- subsiding
- calming
- de-escalation
- relaxation
