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- Dictionarytemper/ˈtɛmpə/
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
- 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"
- 2. act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something): "their idealism is tempered with realism" Similar
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noun. 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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