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temperature-modifiable

|tem-pe-ra-ture-mod-i-fi-a-ble|

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/ˈtɛmpərətʃər ˈmɒdɪfaɪəbl/

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/ˈtɛmpərətʃə ˈmɒdɪfaɪəbl/

adjustable by heat

Etymology
Etymology Information

'temperature-modifiable' is a compound word formed from 'temperature' and 'modifiable'. 'Temperature' originates from Latin 'temperatura', meaning 'a moderate condition', and 'modifiable' comes from Latin 'modificare', meaning 'to limit or restrain'.

Historical Evolution

'Temperature' evolved from the Latin 'temperatura' through Old French 'temperature', while 'modifiable' evolved from Latin 'modificare' through Old French 'modifier'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'temperature' referred to a 'moderate condition', but now it refers to the degree of heat. 'Modifiable' originally meant 'to limit', but now it means 'capable of being changed'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being altered or adjusted in response to changes in temperature.

The material is temperature-modifiable, making it ideal for various climates.

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Last updated: 2025/04/08 17:06