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temperament
[tem-per-uh-muhnt, -pruh-muhnt, -per-muhnt]
noun
the combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition.
Synonyms: ,unusual personal attitude or nature as manifested by peculiarities of feeling, temper, action, etc., often with a disinclination to submit to conventional rules or restraints.
(old physiology) the combination of the four cardinal humors, the relative proportions of which were supposed to determine physical and mental constitution.
Music.
the tuning of a keyboard instrument, as the piano, organ, or harpsichord, so that the instrument may be played in all keys without further tuning.
a particular system of doing this.
Archaic.an act of tempering or moderating.
Archaic.climate.
temperament
/ -prəmənt, ˈtɛmpərəmənt /
noun
an individual's character, disposition, and tendencies as revealed in his reactions
excitability, moodiness, or anger, esp when displayed openly
an actress with temperament
the characteristic way an individual behaves, esp towards other people See also character personality
an adjustment made to the frequency differences between notes on a keyboard instrument to allow modulation to other keys
any of several systems of such adjustment, such as just temperament, a system not practically possible on keyboard instruments, mean-tone temperament, a system giving an approximation to natural tuning, and equal temperament, the system commonly used in keyboard instruments, giving a scale based on an octave divided into twelve exactly equal semitones See also just intonation
obsoletethe characteristic way an individual behaves, viewed as the result of the influence of the four humours (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile)
archaiccompromise or adjustment
an obsolete word for temperature
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of temperament1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of temperament1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Since his temperament is dictatorial by nature, much of his agenda is naturally autocratic.
Has Cunha's temperament discouraged clubs who will be playing in Europe next season from pursuing him?
He responded by making half-centuries in each of the three Tests, impressing with his temperament and strokeplay.
Another key to the show is Maggie Q, whose temperament and Hawaiian heritage mirrors the character she plays in uncanny ways.
The researchers think it is possible that the DNA mutation in the gene could cause other changes in these parts of the body linked to health conditions or temperament.
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