temperature

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

Example Sentences
  • The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold.
2 Definition

An elevated body temperature, as present in fever and many illnesses.

Example Sentences
  • You have a temperature. I think you should stay home today. You’re sick.
3 Definition

A property of macroscopic amounts of matter that serves to gauge the average intensity of the random actual motions of the individually mobile particulate constituents. http//arxiv.org/pdf/physics/0004055

4 Definition

The state or condition of being tempered or moderated.

5 Definition

The balance of humours in the body, or one's character or outlook as considered determined from this; temperament.