multi-temperature
|mul-ti-tem-per-a-ture|
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/ˌmʌltiˈtɛmpərətʃər/
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/ˌmʌltiˈtɛmpərətʃə/
multiple temperatures
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-temperature' originates from the prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and the word 'temperature' from Latin 'temperatura', meaning 'a moderate condition'.
Historical Evolution
'multi-' combined with 'temperature' in modern English to describe systems or environments with varying temperatures.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the concept of having multiple temperatures, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to or involving multiple temperatures.
The multi-temperature storage facility can accommodate both frozen and chilled goods.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 11:00