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1. temper

noun. ['ˈtɛmpɝ'] a sudden outburst of anger.

Etymology

  • temperen (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Temper

  • tremper
  • kemper

2. temper

noun. ['ˈtɛmpɝ'] a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger.

Etymology

  • temperen (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. temper

noun. ['ˈtɛmpɝ'] a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling.

Etymology

  • temperen (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. temper

verb. ['ˈtɛmpɝ'] restrain.

Etymology

  • temperen (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. temper

noun. ['ˈtɛmpɝ'] the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking.

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Etymology

  • temperen (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. temper

verb. ['ˈtɛmpɝ'] harden by reheating and cooling in oil.

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Etymology

  • temperen (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. temper

verb. ['ˈtɛmpɝ'] make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate.

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Etymology

  • temperen (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. temper

verb. ['ˈtɛmpɝ'] adjust the pitch (of pianos).

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Etymology

  • temperen (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. temper

verb. ['ˈtɛmpɝ'] bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling.

Etymology

  • temperen (Middle English (1100-1500))