n.
Pronunciation: ' tem-p ə (r)- ˌ chu ̇ r, -p( ə -)r ə -, -ch ə r, - ˌ tyu ̇ r, - ˌ tu ̇ r
Function: 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>