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temperament

/ˈtɛmpəɹmənt/

Meanings
  • noun

    The emotional and mental state of a person, particularly in relation to how they respond to situations or deal with others.

    - "His temperament was calm and collected during the crisis."
    - "She has a hot temperament and often loses her cool easily."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with temperament
tremorament , quiverment , adventment , development
Variants
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temperament , temperaments
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'temperare', meaning 'to mix' or 'to regulate'.


Trivia
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  1. Temperament is one of the four humors in ancient Greek and Roman medicine.

  2. Some musicians believe that the temperament of a musical instrument can affect its sound.


Related Concepts
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  1. mood: Temperament and mood are related concepts, but temperament refers to a person's consistent emotional and mental response to situations, while mood refers to a temporary emotional state.

  2. emotion: Temperament is a complex interplay of various emotions, including anger, fear, happiness, and sadness.


Culture
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In literature, temperament is often used to describe a character's personality and emotional makeup. In music, it refers to the balance and blend of different musical elements.

How to Memorize "temperament"

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    - Imagine a person's facial expressions and body language when they are in a calm or angry temperament.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'temperament' with words like 'personality' or 'disposition'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Temperaturement is the way a person reacts'.


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