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dis·tem·per·a·ture | \ di-ˈstem-p(ə-)rə-ˌchu̇r 
, -pər-, -pə-, -chər, chiefly Southern -ˌt(y)u̇(ə)r \
, -pər-, -pə-, -chər, chiefly Southern -ˌt(y)u̇(ə)r \Definition of distemperature
: a disordered condition
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Synonyms & Antonyms for distemperature
Synonyms
- affection,
- ail,
- ailment,
- bug,
- complaint,
- complication,
- condition,
- disease,
- disorder,
- distemper,
- fever,
- ill,
- illness,
- infirmity,
- malady,
- sickness,
- trouble
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The first known use of distemperature was in 1531
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