temper
Definition
- n. a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
- n. a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
- n. the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
- v. harden by reheating and cooling in oil
Word forms
- Past participle
- tempered
- Past tense
- tempered
- Present participle
- tempering
- Third person singular
- tempers
Example sentences
n.
He has a bad temper and often gets angry over small things.
vt.
The chef needs to temper the chocolate to give it a smooth texture.
vi.
The metal will temper properly if heated and cooled at the right temperatures.