Temperament — meaning in English
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English meaning
- punch noun A hit made with a closed fist.
- temper noun A person's tendency to become angry, or a fit of anger itself.
- temperament noun A person's natural way of thinking, reacting, and behaving, especially as it shows up in mood.
Senses
Temperament is used for these senses in English:
- punch (uncountable) Power, strength, energy.
- temper A general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.
- temperament A person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting.
- temperament A tendency to become irritable or angry.
punch — full definition
- noun A hit made with a closed fist.
- noun Strength, force, or impact, especially in a figurative sense.
- noun A tool used for making holes in paper or other thin material.
- noun A sweet drink, often mixing fruit juice with another beverage, sometimes alcoholic.
- verb To hit someone or something with a closed fist, or to make a hole with a punch.
temper — full definition
- noun A person's tendency to become angry, or a fit of anger itself.
- noun A person's general mood or state of mind.
- verb To moderate or soften something, making it less extreme.
- verb To toughen metal or glass by controlled heating and cooling.