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temperature

/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə/

/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃɚ/

temperaturenoun

temperatures

Translations

The temperature outside is dropping rapidly.

Температура на улице быстро падает.

Definitions

The degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment, typically measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

The temperature outside dropped to below freezing last night.

The degree of internal heat of a person's body.

She had a high temperature and was advised to rest.

A general or emotional climate; the degree of intensity or tension in a situation.

The political temperature in the country is rising ahead of the election.

Synonyms

temperatureadjective

/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə/

/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃɚ/

Attributive use before another noun to denote relation to temperature (e.g., "temperature gauge").

Definitions

Relating to, measuring, or controlling temperature (attributive use).

The laboratory installed new temperature sensors.