temperature
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/ˈtɛmpərətʃər/
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/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə/
degree of heat
Etymology
'temperature' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'temperatura', where 'temperare' meant 'to moderate or regulate'.
'temperatura' transformed into the Old French word 'temperature', and eventually became the modern English word 'temperature'.
Initially, it meant 'a mixture or moderation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'degree of heat or coldness'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment, typically measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
The temperature today is expected to reach 30°C.
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Noun 2
a measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance with reference to a standard value.
He has a high temperature, indicating a fever.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35