tempered
adjective
Simple meaning
Moderated or balanced by other considerations.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɛmpɚd
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Definition
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adjective
in combination
Having a specified disposition or temper.
Moderated or balanced by other considerations.
Pertaining to the industrial process for toughening glass, or to such toughened glass.
metallurgy
Pertaining to the metallurgical process for finishing metals.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Inflected forms
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A sudden outburst of anger.
Word family
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Your usual mood.
The trait of avoiding excesses.
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Sense: having a specified disposition or temper
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