English Dictionary

To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient; hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage; to soothe; to calm.
Source : opted (156659)  - auto

To fit together; to adjust; to accomodate.
Source : opted (156660)  - auto

To bring to a proper degree of hardness; as, to temper iron or steel.
Source : opted (156661)  - auto

To govern; to manage.
Source : opted (156662)  - auto

To moisten to a proper consistency and stir thoroughly, as clay for making brick, loam for molding, etc.
Source : opted (156663)  - auto

To adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use.
Source : opted (156664)  - auto

The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities; just combination; as, the temper of mortar.
Source : opted (156665)  - auto

Constitution of body; temperament; in old writers, the mixture or relative proportion of the four humors, blood, choler, phlegm, and melancholy.
Source : opted (156666)  - auto

Disposition of mind; the constitution of the mind, particularly with regard to the passions and affections; as, a calm temper; a hasty temper; a fretful temper.
Source : opted (156667)  - auto

Calmness of mind; moderation; equanimity; composure; as, to keep one's temper.
Source : opted (156668)  - auto