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temperature
/ˈtɛm.prə.tʃər/
[/ˈtɛm.prə.tʃər/]
degree of heat
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is.
Example
The temperature dropped sharply at night, so they lit a fire to stay warm.
The temperature dropped sharply at night, so they lit a fire to stay warm.
Etymology
From Latin 'temperatura', a proper mixture, from 'temperare', to mix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in weather, science, and health.