tempered
[ tem-perd ]
/ ˈtɛm pərd /
adjective
having a temper or disposition of a specified character (usually used in combination): a good-tempered child.
Music.
tuned in accordance with some other temperament than just or pure temperament, especially tuned in equal temperament.
made less intense or violent, especially by the influence of something good or benign: justice tempered with mercy.
properly moistened or mixed, as clay.
Metallurgy.
of or relating to steel or cast iron that has been tempered.
OTHER WORDS FROM tempered
non·tem·pered, adjective un·tem·pered, adjectiveWords nearby tempered
Definition for tempered (2 of 2)
temper
[ tem-per ]
/ ˈtɛm pər /
noun
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to be or become tempered.
Origin of temper
before 1000; (v.) Middle English
tempren, Old English
temprian < Latin
temperāre to divide or proportion duly, temper; (noun) Middle English: proportion, derivative of the v.
SYNONYMS FOR temper
synonym study for temper
OTHER WORDS FROM temper
Example sentences from the Web for tempered
British Dictionary definitions for tempered (1 of 2)
tempered
/ (ˈtɛmpəd) /
adjective
music
- (of a scale) having the frequency differences between notes adjusted in accordance with the system of equal temperamentSee temperament
- (of an interval) expanded or contracted from the state of being pure
(in combination)
having a temper or temperament as specified
ill-tempered
British Dictionary definitions for tempered (2 of 2)
temper
/ (ˈtɛmpə) /
noun
verb (tr)
Derived forms of temper
temperable, adjective temperability, noun temperer, nounWord Origin for temper
Old English
temprian to mingle, (influenced by Old French
temprer), from Latin
temperāre to mix, probably from
tempus time
Medical definitions for tempered
temper
[ tĕm′pər ]
n.
A state of mind or emotions; mood.
A tendency to become easily angry or irritable.
An outburst of rage.
Idioms and Phrases with tempered
temper
see hold one's temper; lose one's temper.