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    [Noun]  | "tem*per" | \ ˈtem-pər \


    1: heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion

    2: calmness of mind : composure

    3: state of feeling or frame of mind at a particular time usually dominated by a single strong emotion


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English tempure, tempyr, temper "moderation, mixture of things in proper proportion, mental state," probably noun derivative of tempren, temperen "to mix with, soften, moderate" {mat|temper:2|};

    [Noun]  | "quick temper" 


    1: a tendency to get angry very quickly and easily

    [Noun]  | "short temper" 


    1: a tendency to become angry easily

    [Verb]  | "temper" 


    1: to dilute, qualify, or soften by the addition or influence of something else : moderate

    2: to anneal or toughen (glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling

    3: to harden (a material, such as steel) by reheating and cooling in oil


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English tempren, temperen "to be mixed with, mix with, soften, moderate, regulate, tune," in part going back to Old English temprian "to mix with, moderate," borrowed from Latin temperāre "to exercise moderation, restrain oneself, moderate, bring to a proper strength or consistency by mixing, maintain in a state of balance," perhaps derivative of temper-, variant stem of tempor-, tempus "period of time"; in part borrowed from Anglo-French temprer, tremper, going back to Latin temperāre{mat|tempo|};

      * Note : The derivation of temperāre from temper- and hence tempus is based on the hypothesis that the original meaning of the noun was "extent, measure"; however, it is not entirely certain that the meanings "to restrain" or "to bring to a suitable state by mixing" (whichever might be the original meaning of temperāre) are consonant with the idea of measuring.;

    [Idiom]  | "keep one's temper" 


    1: to remain calm : to not become angry, begin shouting, etc.

    [Idiom]  | "lose one's temper" 


    1: to get angry

    [Idiom]  | "one's temper flares" 


    1: —used to say that someone gets angry

    [Verb]  | "temper" 


    2: as in soften, lighten;




    [Noun]  | "temper" 


    1: a special quality or impression associated with something;


      * e.g., " ... there's a temper of tranquility about the retreat that visitors find very inviting "



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    2: a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion;


      * e.g., " ... was in quite a bad temper after spilling his juice all over his new shirt "



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    3: one's characteristic attitude or mood;


      * e.g., " ... she has an even temper and a calm manner that sets everyone all at ease "



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    [Phrase]  | "lose one's temper" 


    1: to become very angry;


      * e.g., " ... He regretted losing his temper over something so small. "





    [Phrase]  | "lost one's temper" 


    1: to become very angry;


      * e.g., " ... He regretted losing his temper over something so small. "





    [Phrase]  | "loses one's temper" 


    1: to become very angry;


      * e.g., " ... He regretted losing his temper over something so small. "





    [Phrase]  | "losing one's temper" 


    1: to become very angry;


      * e.g., " ... He regretted losing his temper over something so small. "





     [ "temper temper" ]

    1: An expression to use when someone is very upset, angry etc. "Temper temper!" could be something like: "Easy now, get a grip!"

      * e.g.,  ... "Temper temper, my dear! No harm done..." 

     [ "Temperance" ]

    1: Temperance is the virtue of moderation and self-control in anything, but especially in indulgence in pleasures. Temperance, in the large sense of moderation or self-control, was the characteristic Greek virtue.

      * e.g.,  ... To consciously limit oneself in guility pleasures such as substances to make the individual "feel" better 

     [ "Temperative" ]

    1: to be extra sensitive to temperature changes; a combination of the words temperature and sensitive

      * e.g.,  ... someone is temperative if they are too cold or too hot when everyone around them is comfortable 

     [ "Temperance" ]

    1: A girl who is indifferent, sarcastic, and bipolar. The complete opposite of what her name means- 'moderation and self control'. She cares a lot about friends and is very loyal, but doesn't like to show it. She can be very proud, too, and doesn't like to accept help from others. Generally doesn't trust either. Might curse a lot.

      * e.g.,  ... You: You're bipolar. Temperance: No shit sherlock, what gave you the first clue? 

     [ "temperate" ]

    1: Rate of a temperature increase. The first derivative of a temperature over time function.

      * e.g.,  ... The temperate of the sun is rather constant while the temperate of an explosion is parabolic. 

     [ "Temperate" ]

    1: 1) to feel "in the middle. You're not extremely happy or sad, in the middle.

      * e.g.,  ... 1) "What's up?" Nm just boolin, highkey temperate 2) That test was hella hard. I think I failed." "Nah, to me it was kinda temperate" 


     [ "Temperate" ]

    2: 2) Moderate, not

     [ "tempered" ]

    1: Having a specified temper or disposition

      * e.g.,  ... The boy was very short Tempered 

     [ "Temperance" ]

    1: Person with an extremely controlling personality, loves animals, typically blonde, and likes to roll their eyes and glare at people.

      * e.g.,  ... Were you late to class? Temperance is going to be so mad at you. 

     [ "temperation" ]

    1: the measure of temperature

      * e.g.,  ... the temperation of this room is astonishing 

     [ "Temperance" ]

    1: A fantabulous girl who is never ever jealous of Nisa. NEVER.

      * e.g.,  ... oh look Nisa is being thrown in the trash! 


     [ "Temperance" ]

    2: Nisa will never be as good as Temperance.

      * e.g.,  ... "yeah i bet Temperance is the one doing it" "Temperance is a life saver!" 


     [ "Temperance" ]

    3: Temperance likes throwing Nisa in the trash.

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