transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtem-pə(r)-ˌchu̇r, -p(ə-)rə-, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r ]
noun
Etymology: Latin temperatura mixture, moderation, from temperatus, past participle of temperare
Date: 1533
1. archaic
a. : complexion 1
b. : temperament 3b
2.
a. : degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale
b. : the degree of heat that is natural to the body of a living being
c. : abnormally high body heat
running a temperature
3.
a. : relative state of emotional warmth
scandals raised the political temperature
b. : mood
testing the temperature of voters