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   Tem·per

   /ˈtempər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm: "he rushed out in a very bad temper" Similar temperamentdispositionnaturecharacterpersonalitymakeupconstitutionmindspiritstampmettlemoldmoodframe of mindcast of mindhabit of mindattitudearchaic:humorgrain
   • ▪ a tendency to become angry easily: "I know my temper gets the better of me at times" Similar angerfuryrageannoyancevexationcrossnessirascibilityirritationirritabilityill humorill temperdyspepsiaspleenpiquepetulancepeevishnesspettishnesstestinesstetchinesssnappishnesscrabbinessresentmentsurlinesschurlishnessair rageinformal:stroppinessliterary:irecholerOpposite good humor
   • ▪ an angry state of mind: "Drew had walked out in a temper" Similar fit of rageragefuryfit of bad/ill temperbad tempertantrumpassionparoxysmfit of piquebad moodmoodpetsulkmardinformal:grumphuffsnitstroppaddyinformal, dated:batewaxskidinformal:blowouthissy fitarchaic:paddywhackmiff
   • 2. the degree of hardness and elasticity in steel or other metal: "the blade rapidly heats up and the metal loses its temper"

   verb

   • 1. improve the hardness and elasticity of (steel or other metal) by reheating and then cooling it: "the way a smith would temper a sword"
   • ▪ improve the consistency or resiliency of (a substance) by means of a process involving heat or chemicals: "the display is a single sheet of glass, tempered for strength" Similar hardenstrengthentoughenfortifytechnical:anneal
   • 2. act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something): "their idealism is tempered with realism" Similar moderatemodifymodulatetone downmitigatepalliatealleviateallayassuagelessenreduceweakenlightensoftencushionqualify
   • 3. tune (a piano or other instrument) so as to adjust the note intervals correctly.

   Word Origin Old Englishtemprian ‘bring something into the required condition by mixing it with something else’, from Latin temperare ‘mingle, restrain’. Sense development was probably influenced by Old French temprer ‘to temper, moderate’. The noun originally denoted a proportionate mixture of elements or qualities, also the combination of the four bodily humors, believed in medieval times to be the basis of temperament, hence temper (sense 1 of the noun) (late Middle English). Compare with temperament.

   Derivatives

   • 1. temperer noun
   • 2. temperative adjective

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   a particular state of mind or feelings. Synonyms: point of view, perspective, outlook, inclination, attitude, humor, frame of mind, cheer. habit of mind, especially with respect to irritability or patience, outbursts of anger, or the like; disposition: an even temper.

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   Definition of temper noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. temper. noun. /ˈtempə (r)/ /ˈtempər/ Idioms. [countable, usually singular, uncountable] if somebody has a temper, they become angry very easily. to have a fiery/hot/violent temper. He must learn to control his temper.

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   Definition of temper verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Your temper is the way you are feeling at a particular time. If you are in a good temper , you feel cheerful. If you are in a bad temper , you feel angry and impatient.

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   a. : heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion. she has a real temper. b. : calmness of mind : composure. c. : state of feeling or frame of mind at a particular time usually dominated by a single strong emotion. d. : a characteristic cast of mind or state of feeling : disposition.

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   temper meaning, definition, what is temper: a tendency to become angry suddenly or e...: Learn more.

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   Dictionary definition of temper. A person's state of mind or emotional disposition, particularly in terms of their tendency to exhibit anger, frustration, or irritability. "She has a fiery temper and often loses her cool during arguments." Detailed meaning of temper.

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   temper meaning: 1. If a person has a temper, he or she becomes angry very easily: 2. to suddenly become very…. Learn more.

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    TEMPER meaning: 1. If a person has a temper, they become angry very easily: 2. to suddenly become very angry: . Learn more.

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    Synonyms and examples. anger. He vented his anger by kicking the door. annoyance. If you eat on the patio, you have to put up with annoyance of other customers' cigarette smoke blowing over to your table. irritation. She expressed irritation with her son's attitude. frustration.