Wordiyotemper
Latinto moderate, to mix properly, to soften
Variants
tempertemperare
About This Root
From Latin temperāre (to mix properly, moderate, restrain). The core idea is achieving the right balance: temper (disposition, or to harden metal by controlled heating), temperament (one's natural mix of qualities), temperate (moderate in climate or behavior), temperature (degree of heat), and temperance (self-restraint).
Associated Words
even-tempered
Calm and not easily angered or upset
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temper
A person's mood or tendency to anger; to moderate or harden metal by heat treatment
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temperament
A person's natural character and emotional tendencies
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temperance
Moderation and self-restraint; abstinence from alcohol
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temperate
Moderate and mild, especially of climate; showing self-restraint
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temperature
A measure of heat or cold; an elevated body temperature indicating illness
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