nounπShareA moderate and proportionable mixture of elements or ingredients in a compound; the condition in which elements are mixed in their proper proportions."The chef believed the cake's perfect texture was due to the temperament of flour, sugar, and butter β each ingredient measured and mixed in the right proportion. "characterconditionnaturetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny state or condition as determined by the proportion of its ingredients or the manner in which they are mixed; consistence, composition; mixture."The baking temperament of the cake batter was crucial; it needed a specific ratio of flour to sugar to rise properly. "conditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting."My sister's temperament is quite fiery; she gets upset easily. "personmindcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tendency to become irritable or angry."Little Timmy's quick temperament often got him into trouble at school when other children disagreed with him. "characterattitudetendencymindpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe altering of certain intervals from their correct values in order to improve the moving from key to key."The piano tuner explained that the temperament he was using slightly altered the perfect fifths to make all keys sound more harmonious. "musictechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIndividual differences in behavior that are biologically based and are relatively independent of learning, system of values and attitudes."Even though both sisters were raised the same way, Maria has a calm temperament while Sophia is much more energetic and easily excited. "mindcharacterbiologyphysiologypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
