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Definition of: temperament
(tem′pər·ə·mənt, -prə-) noun
1. The characteristic physical and mental peculiarities of an individual as manifested in his reactions.
2. Music The tuning of an instrument so that the intervals of the scale shall follow a suitable law of succession.
3. Mental constitution; make–up; disposition.
4. Adjustment or compromise.
5. Obs. Temperature. See synonyms under CHARACTER, TEMPER. [<L temperamentum proper mixture <temperare mix in due proportions]
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