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- [tem-per]
- /ˈtɛm pər/
- /ˈtem.pər/
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- [tem-per]
- /ˈtɛm pər/
Definitions of tempering word
- noun tempering a particular state of mind or feelings. 1
- noun tempering habit of mind, especially with respect to irritability or patience, outbursts of anger, or the like; disposition: an even temper. 1
- noun tempering heat of mind or passion, shown in outbursts of anger, resentment, etc. 1
- noun tempering calm disposition or state of mind: to be out of temper. 1
- noun tempering a substance added to something to modify its properties or qualities. 1
- noun tempering 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 tempering
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 Tempering
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tempering 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
tempering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tempering
noun tempering
- change — If there is a change in something, it becomes different.
- attenuation — the act of attenuating or the state of being attenuated
- modulation — the act of modulating.
- qualification — a quality, accomplishment, etc., that fits a person for some function, office, or the like.
Antonyms for tempering
adj tempering
- indulgent — characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive: an indulgent parent.
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