temperament
Temperament (noun) means a person's natural way of thinking, reacting, and behaving, especially as it shows up in mood. Example: “Even as a baby, she had a calm, easygoing temperament.”
How to use temperament
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone's natural disposition or mood pattern — calm, fiery, patient, and so on.
Word forms
temperaments plural
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Even as a baby, she had a calm, easygoing _____.
Etymology
From Middle French tempérament, from Latin temperāmentum, related to the same root as "temper."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for temperament
Frequently asked questions
What does “temperament” mean?
The word “temperament” means a person's natural way of thinking, reacting, and behaving, especially as it shows up in mood. In plain terms, someone's natural disposition or mood pattern — calm, fiery, patient, and so on.
How do you pronounce “temperament”?
“Temperament” is pronounced TEHM-puh-ruh-muhnt (/ˈtɛm.pɚ.ə.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “temperament” in a sentence?
Here is “temperament” used in a sentence: “Even as a baby, she had a calm, easygoing temperament.”
What part of speech is “temperament”?
“Temperament” is a noun.
Where does the word “temperament” come from?
The word “temperament” comes from Latin. From Middle French tempérament, from Latin temperāmentum, related to the same root as "temper.".
Is “temperament” a common word?
“Temperament” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “temperament” have?
“Temperament” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person's natural way of thinking, reacting, and behaving, especially as it shows up in mood.