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[ tem -perd ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈtɛm pərd / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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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.
Origin of tempered Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at temper, -ed2 , -ed3
OTHER WORDS FROM tempered non·tem·pered, adjective un·tem·pered, adjective Words nearby tempered temperature gradient, temperature-humidity index, temperature inversion, temperature spot, temper color, tempered , temper tantrum, tempest, tempest in a teapot, tempest-tossed, tempestuous
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British Dictionary definitions for tempered adjective music (of a scale) having the frequency differences between notes adjusted in accordance with the system of equal temperament See temperament (of an interval) expanded or contracted from the state of being pure (in combination) having a temper or temperament as specified ill-tempered
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Words related to tempered mitigate, ease, alleviate, assuage, lessen, soften, soothe, dilute, restrain, abate, curb, mollify, allay, cool, tone down, weaken, palliate, soft-pedal, relieve, revamp