Main Entry: tem·per·a·ture

Pronunciation: \ˈtem-pə(r)-ˌchu̇r, -p(ə-)rə-, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin temperatura mixture, moderation, from temperatus, past participle of temperare

Date: 1533

1 archaic a : complexion 1 b : temperament 3b
2 a : degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale b : the degree of heat that is natural to the body of a living being c : abnormally high body heat <running a temperature>
3 a : relative state of emotional warmth <scandals raised the political temperature> b : mood <testing the temperature of voters>