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noun
1.
a particular state of mind or feelings.
2.
habit of mind, especially with respect to irritability or patience, outbursts of anger, or the like; disposition: an even temper.
3.
heat of mind or passion, shown in outbursts of anger, resentment, etc.
4.
calm disposition or state of mind: to be out of temper.
5.
EXPANDa substance added to something to modify its properties or qualities.
6.
Metallurgy.
a.
the degree of hardness and strength imparted to a metal, as by quenching, heat treatment, or cold working.
b.
the percentage of carbon in tool steel.
c.
the operation of tempering.
7.
Archaic. a middle course; compromise.
8.
COLLAPSEObsolete. the constitution or character of a substance.
verb (used with object)
9.
to moderate or mitigate: to temper justice with mercy.
10.
to soften or tone down.
11.
to bring to a proper, suitable, or desirable state by or as by blending or admixture.
12.
to moisten, mix, and work up into proper consistency, as clay or mortar.
13.
EXPANDMetallurgy. to impart strength or toughness to (steel or cast iron) by heating and cooling.
14.
to produce internal stresses in (glass) by sudden cooling from low red heat; toughen.
15.
to tune (a keyboard instrument, as a piano, organ, or harpsichord) so as to make the tones available in different keys or tonalities.
16.
to modify (color) by mixing with a medium.
17.
Archaic. to combine or blend in due proportions.
18.
COLLAPSEArchaic. to pacify.
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verb (used without object)
19.
to be or become tempered.
Origin:
before 1000; (v.) Middle English tempren, Old English temprian < Latin temperāre to divide or proportion duly, temper; (noun) Middle English: proportion, derivative of the v.
before 1000; (v.) Middle English tempren, Old English temprian < Latin temperāre to divide or proportion duly, temper; (noun) Middle English: proportion, derivative of the v.
Related forms
tem·per·a·ble, adjective
tem·per·a·bil·i·ty, noun
tem·per·er, noun
non·tem·per·a·ble, adjective
re·tem·per, verb (used with object)
EXPANDSynonyms
1. nature, condition. 2. humor. See disposition. 3. irritation. 4. equanimity, coolness, composure. 10. See modify.
1. nature, condition. 2. humor. See disposition. 3. irritation. 4. equanimity, coolness, composure. 10. See modify.
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Word Origin & History
temper
late 14c., "due proportion of elements or qualities," from temper (v.). The sense of "characteristic state of mind" is first recorded 1590s; that of "calm state of mind" in c.1600; and that of "angry state of mind" (for bad temper) in 1828. Meaning "degree of hardness and
EXPANDresiliency in steel" is from late 15c.
COLLAPSE
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temper tem·per (těm'pər)
n.
A state of mind or emotions; mood.
A tendency to become easily angry or irritable.
An outburst of rage.
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