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   Tem·per·a·ment

   /ˈtemp(ə)rəm(ə)nt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior: "she had an artistic temperament" Similar dispositionnaturecharacterpersonalitymakeupconstitutioncomplexiontempermindspiritstampmettlemoldmoodframe of mindcast of mindbenttendencyattitudeoutlookarchaic:grainhumor
   • ▪ the tendency to behave angrily or emotionally: "he had begun to show signs of temperament" Similar volatilityexcitabilityemotionalismmercurialnesscapriciousnesshot-headednessquick-temperednesshot-temperednessirritabilityimpatiencepetulancemoodinesstouchinesssensitivityoversensitivityhypersensitivityOpposite placidityphlegm
   • 2. the adjustment of intervals in tuning a piano or other musical instrument so as to fit the scale for use in different keys; in equal temperament, the octave consists of twelve equal semitones: "this temperament became standard tuning for all the new organs"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin temperamentum ‘correct mixture’, from temperare ‘mingle’. In early use the word was synonymous with the noun temper.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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   noun. the combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition. Synonyms: makeup, nature. unusual personal attitude or nature as manifested by peculiarities of feeling, temper, action, etc., often with a disinclination to submit to conventional rules or restraints.

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   In psychology, temperament broadly refers to consistent individual differences in behavior that are biologically based and are relatively independent of learning, system of values and attitudes.

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   Definitions of temperament. noun. your usual mood. synonyms: disposition. see more. noun. excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly) see more. noun. an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys. see more. Cite this entry.

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   4 days ago · noun. 1. an individual's character, disposition, and tendencies as revealed in his or her reactions. 2. excitability, moodiness, or anger, esp when displayed openly. an actor with temperament. 3. the characteristic way an individual behaves, esp towards other people. See also character, personality.

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   Definition of temperament – Learner’s Dictionary. temperament. noun [ C, U ] uk / ˈtemp ə rəmənt / us. Add to word list Add to word list. the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave: I don't think he's got the right temperament to be a teacher.

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   temperament. noun. /ˈtemprəmənt/. /ˈtemprəmənt/. [countable, uncountable] a person’s or an animal’s nature as shown in the way they behave or react to situations or people. to have an artistic temperament. a horse with an excellent temperament. She's a dreamer and a romantic by temperament.

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   Temperament definition, the combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition. See more.