tem
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Plural
temperaments
1
a person's or animal's natural or inherent characteristics, influencing their behavior, mood, and emotional responses
- Her calm temperament made her an excellent mediator in conflicts.
- The dog's friendly temperament made it a favorite among the children.
- The teacher's patient temperament helped her manage her classroom effectively.
- Different breeds of horses can have vastly different temperaments, affecting how they are trained and ridden.
Synonyms:
2
an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys
3
excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)