temperable

tem·per

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tem-per]
- /ˈtɛm pər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tem-per]
- /ˈtɛm pər/

Definitions of temperable word

noun temperable a particular state of mind or feelings. 1
noun temperable habit of mind, especially with respect to irritability or patience, outbursts of anger, or the like; disposition: an even temper. 1
noun temperable heat of mind or passion, shown in outbursts of anger, resentment, etc. 1
noun temperable calm disposition or state of mind: to be out of temper. 1
noun temperable a substance added to something to modify its properties or qualities. 1
noun temperable Metallurgy. the degree of hardness and strength imparted to a metal, as by quenching, heat treatment, or cold working. the percentage of carbon in tool steel. the operation of tempering. 1

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Origin of temperable

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; (v.) Middle English tempren, Old English temprian < Latin temperāre to divide or proportion duly, temper; (noun) Middle English: proportion, derivative of the v.

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Parts of speech for Temperable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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temperable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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