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temperament
(msas) | temperament
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temperament
(msasasci) | temperament
- temper |
temperament
(encz) | temperament,povaha Pavel Machek; Giza |
temperament
(encz) | temperament,temperament n: Zdeněk Brož |
temperament
(czen) | temperament,dispositionn: [kniž.] luke |
temperament
(czen) | temperament,ebulliencen: Zdeněk Brož |
temperament
(czen) | temperament,heartn: Zdeněk Brož |
temperament
(czen) | temperament,humourn: web |
temperament
(czen) | temperament,temper Zdeněk Brož |
temperament
(czen) | temperament,temperamentn: Zdeněk Brož |
temperament
(czen) | temperament,vivacityn: Zdeněk Brož |
Temperament
(gcide) | Temperament \Tem"per*a*ment\, n. [L. temperamentum a mixing in
due proportion, proper measure, temperament: cf. F.
temp['e]rament. See Temper, v. t.]
1. Internal constitution; state with respect to the relative
proportion of different qualities, or constituent parts.
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The common law . . . has reduced the kingdom to its
just state and temperament. --Sir M. Hale.
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2. Due mixture of qualities; a condition brought about by
mutual compromises or concessions. [Obs.]
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However, I forejudge not any probable expedient, any
temperament that can be found in things of this
nature, so disputable on their side. --Milton.
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3. The act of tempering or modifying; adjustment, as of
clashing rules, interests, passions, or the like; also,
the means by which such adjustment is effected.
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Wholesome temperaments of the rashness of popular
assemblies. --Sir J.
Mackintosh.
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4. Condition with regard to heat or cold; temperature. [Obs.]
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Bodies are denominated "hot" and "cold" in
proportion to the present temperament of that part
of our body to which they are applied. --Locke.
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5. (Mus.) A system of compromises in the tuning of organs,
pianofortes, and the like, whereby the tones generated
with the vibrations of a ground tone are mutually modified
and in part canceled, until their number reduced to the
actual practicable scale of twelve tones to the octave.
This scale, although in so far artificial, is yet closely
suggestive of its origin in nature, and this system of
tuning, although not mathematically true, yet satisfies
the ear, while it has the convenience that the same twelve
fixed tones answer for every key or scale, C[sharp]
becoming identical with D[flat], and so on.
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6. (Physiol.) The peculiar physical and mental character of
an individual, in olden times erroneously supposed to be
due to individual variation in the relations and
proportions of the constituent parts of the body,
especially of the fluids, as the bile, blood, lymph, etc.
Hence the phrases, bilious or choleric temperament,
sanguine temperament, etc., implying a predominance of one
of these fluids and a corresponding influence on the
temperament.
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Equal temperament (Mus.), that in which the variations from
mathematically true pitch are distributed among all the
keys alike.
Unequal temperament (Mus.), that in which the variations
are thrown into the keys least used.
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temperament
(wn) | temperament
n 1: your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition" [syn:
disposition, temperament]
2: excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability
(especially when displayed openly)
3: an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard
instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in
different keys |
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equal temperament
(encz) | equal temperament, n: |
temperamental
(encz) | temperamental,dědičný adj: [psych.] gondvertemperamental,konstituční adj: [psych.] gondvertemperamental,náladový adj: Zdeněk Brož |
temperamentally
(encz) | temperamentally,temperamentně adv: Zdeněk Brož |
temperamentní
(czen) | temperamentní,bubbly plný energie a nadšení Pinotemperamentní,ebullientadj: Zdeněk Brožtemperamentní,lively Zdeněk Brožtemperamentní,vivid Zdeněk Brož |
temperamentně
(czen) | temperamentně,temperamentallyadv: Zdeněk Brož |
Attemperament
(gcide) | Attemperament \At*tem"per*a*ment\, n. [OF. attemprement.]
A tempering, or mixing in due proportion.
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Bilious temperament
(gcide) | Bilious \Bil"ious\ (b[i^]l"y[u^]s), a. [L. biliosus, fr. bilis
bile.]
1. Of or pertaining to the bile.
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2. Disordered in respect to the bile; troubled with an excess
of bile; as, a bilious patient; dependent on, or
characterized by, an excess of bile; as, bilious symptoms.
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3. Choleric; passionate; ill tempered. "A bilious old nabob."
--Macaulay.
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Bilious temperament. See Temperament.
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Choleric temperament
(gcide) | Choleric \Chol"er*ic\, a. [L. cholericus, Gr. ?: cf. F.
chol['e]rique.]
1. Abounding with, or producing choler, or bile. --Dryden.
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2. Easily irritated; irascible; inclined to anger.
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3. Angry; indicating anger; excited by anger. "Choleric
speech." --Sir W. Raleigh.
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Choleric temperament, the bilious temperament.
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Equal temperament
(gcide) | Temperament \Tem"per*a*ment\, n. [L. temperamentum a mixing in
due proportion, proper measure, temperament: cf. F.
temp['e]rament. See Temper, v. t.]
1. Internal constitution; state with respect to the relative
proportion of different qualities, or constituent parts.
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The common law . . . has reduced the kingdom to its
just state and temperament. --Sir M. Hale.
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2. Due mixture of qualities; a condition brought about by
mutual compromises or concessions. [Obs.]
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However, I forejudge not any probable expedient, any
temperament that can be found in things of this
nature, so disputable on their side. --Milton.
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3. The act of tempering or modifying; adjustment, as of
clashing rules, interests, passions, or the like; also,
the means by which such adjustment is effected.
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Wholesome temperaments of the rashness of popular
assemblies. --Sir J.
Mackintosh.
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4. Condition with regard to heat or cold; temperature. [Obs.]
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Bodies are denominated "hot" and "cold" in
proportion to the present temperament of that part
of our body to which they are applied. --Locke.
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5. (Mus.) A system of compromises in the tuning of organs,
pianofortes, and the like, whereby the tones generated
with the vibrations of a ground tone are mutually modified
and in part canceled, until their number reduced to the
actual practicable scale of twelve tones to the octave.
This scale, although in so far artificial, is yet closely
suggestive of its origin in nature, and this system of
tuning, although not mathematically true, yet satisfies
the ear, while it has the convenience that the same twelve
fixed tones answer for every key or scale, C[sharp]
becoming identical with D[flat], and so on.
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6. (Physiol.) The peculiar physical and mental character of
an individual, in olden times erroneously supposed to be
due to individual variation in the relations and
proportions of the constituent parts of the body,
especially of the fluids, as the bile, blood, lymph, etc.
Hence the phrases, bilious or choleric temperament,
sanguine temperament, etc., implying a predominance of one
of these fluids and a corresponding influence on the
temperament.
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Equal temperament (Mus.), that in which the variations from
mathematically true pitch are distributed among all the
keys alike.
Unequal temperament (Mus.), that in which the variations
are thrown into the keys least used.
[1913 Webster]Equal \E"qual\, a. [L. aequalis, fr. aequus even, equal; akin to
Skr. ?ka, and perh. to L. unus for older oinos one, E. one.]
1. Agreeing in quantity, size, quality, degree, value, etc.;
having the same magnitude, the same value, the same
degree, etc.; -- applied to number, degree, quantity, and
intensity, and to any subject which admits of them;
neither inferior nor superior, greater nor less, better
nor worse; corresponding; alike; as, equal quantities of
land, water, etc.; houses of equal size; persons of equal
stature or talents; commodities of equal value.
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2. Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having
competent power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is
not equal to the task.
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The Scots trusted not their own numbers as equal to
fight with the English. --Clarendon.
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It is not permitted to me to make my commendations
equal to your merit. --Dryden.
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Whose voice an equal messenger
Conveyed thy meaning mild. --Emerson.
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3. Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal
movement. "An equal temper." --Dryden.
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4. Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side;
characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable;
just.
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Are not my ways equal? --Ezek. xviii.
29.
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Thee, O Jove, no equal judge I deem. --Spenser.
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Nor think it equal to answer deliberate reason with
sudden heat and noise. --Milton.
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5. Of the same interest or concern; indifferent.
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They who are not disposed to receive them may let
them alone or reject them; it is equal to me.
--Cheyne.
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6. (Mus.) Intended for voices of one kind only, either all
male or all female; -- opposed to mixed. [R.]
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7. (Math.) Exactly agreeing with respect to quantity.
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Equal temperament. (Mus.) See Temperament.
Syn: Even; equable; uniform; adequate; proportionate;
commensurate; fair; just; equitable.
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Intemperament
(gcide) | Intemperament \In*tem"per*a*ment\, n.
A bad state; as, the intemperament of an ulcerated part. [R.]
--Harvey.
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Lymphatic temperament
(gcide) | Lymphatic \Lym*phat"ic\, a. [L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic:
cf. F. lymphatique]
pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph.
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2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [Obs.] " Lymphatic rapture. "
--Sir T. Herbert. [See Lymphate.]
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Lymphatic gland (Anat.), one of the solid glandlike bodies
connected with the lymphatics or the lacteals; -- called
also lymphatic ganglion, and conglobate gland.
Lymphatic temperament (Old Physiol.), a temperament in
which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is,
a system in which the complexion lacks color and the
tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament
lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or
excitement. See Temperament.
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Nervous temperament
(gcide) | Nervous \Nerv"ous\ (n[~e]rv"[u^]s), a. [L. nervosus sinewy,
vigorous: cf. F. nerveux. See Nerve.]
1. Possessing nerve; sinewy; strong; vigorous. "Nervous
arms." --Pope.
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2. Possessing or manifesting vigor of mind; characterized by
strength in sentiment or style; forcible; spirited; as, a
nervous writer.
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3. Of or pertaining to the nerves; seated in the nerves; as,
nervous excitement; a nervous fever.
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4. Having the nerves weak, diseased, or easily excited;
subject to, or suffering from, undue excitement of the
nerves; easily agitated or annoyed.
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Poor, weak, nervous creatures. --Cheyne.
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5. Sensitive; excitable; timid.
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6. Apprehensive; as, a child nervous about his mother's
reaction to his bad report card.
[PJC]
Our aristocratic class does not firmly protest
against the unfair treatment of Irish Catholics,
because it is nervous about the land. --M. Arnold.
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Nervous fever (Med.), a low form of fever characterized by
great disturbance of the nervous system, as evinced by
delirium, or stupor, disordered sensibility, etc.
Nervous system (Anat.), the specialized coordinating
apparatus which endows animals with sensation and
volition. In vertebrates it is often divided into three
systems: the central, brain and spinal cord; the
peripheral, cranial and spinal nerves; and the
sympathetic. See Brain, Nerve, Spinal cord, under
Spinal, and Sympathetic system, under Sympathetic,
and Illust. in Appendix.
Nervous temperament, a condition of body characterized by a
general predominance of mental manifestations. --Mayne.
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Phlegmatic temperament
(gcide) | Phlegmatic \Phleg*mat"ic\, a. [L. phlegmaticus, Gr. ?: cf. F.
phlegmatique.]
1. Watery. [Obs.] "Aqueous and phlegmatic." --Sir I. Newton.
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2. Abounding in phlegm; as, phlegmatic humors; a phlegmatic
constitution. --Harvey.
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3. Generating or causing phlegm. "Cold and phlegmatic
habitations." --Sir T. Browne.
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4. Not easily excited to action or passion; cold; dull;
sluggish; heavy; as, a phlegmatic person. --Addison.
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Phlegmatic temperament (Old Physiol.), lymphatic
temperament. See under Lymphatic.
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Temperament
(gcide) | Temperament \Tem"per*a*ment\, n. [L. temperamentum a mixing in
due proportion, proper measure, temperament: cf. F.
temp['e]rament. See Temper, v. t.]
1. Internal constitution; state with respect to the relative
proportion of different qualities, or constituent parts.
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The common law . . . has reduced the kingdom to its
just state and temperament. --Sir M. Hale.
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2. Due mixture of qualities; a condition brought about by
mutual compromises or concessions. [Obs.]
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However, I forejudge not any probable expedient, any
temperament that can be found in things of this
nature, so disputable on their side. --Milton.
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3. The act of tempering or modifying; adjustment, as of
clashing rules, interests, passions, or the like; also,
the means by which such adjustment is effected.
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Wholesome temperaments of the rashness of popular
assemblies. --Sir J.
Mackintosh.
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4. Condition with regard to heat or cold; temperature. [Obs.]
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Bodies are denominated "hot" and "cold" in
proportion to the present temperament of that part
of our body to which they are applied. --Locke.
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5. (Mus.) A system of compromises in the tuning of organs,
pianofortes, and the like, whereby the tones generated
with the vibrations of a ground tone are mutually modified
and in part canceled, until their number reduced to the
actual practicable scale of twelve tones to the octave.
This scale, although in so far artificial, is yet closely
suggestive of its origin in nature, and this system of
tuning, although not mathematically true, yet satisfies
the ear, while it has the convenience that the same twelve
fixed tones answer for every key or scale, C[sharp]
becoming identical with D[flat], and so on.
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6. (Physiol.) The peculiar physical and mental character of
an individual, in olden times erroneously supposed to be
due to individual variation in the relations and
proportions of the constituent parts of the body,
especially of the fluids, as the bile, blood, lymph, etc.
Hence the phrases, bilious or choleric temperament,
sanguine temperament, etc., implying a predominance of one
of these fluids and a corresponding influence on the
temperament.
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Equal temperament (Mus.), that in which the variations from
mathematically true pitch are distributed among all the
keys alike.
Unequal temperament (Mus.), that in which the variations
are thrown into the keys least used.
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Temperamental
(gcide) | Temperamental \Tem`per*a*men"tal\, a.
Of or pertaining to temperament; constitutional. [R.] --Sir
T. Browne.
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Unequal temperament
(gcide) | Temperament \Tem"per*a*ment\, n. [L. temperamentum a mixing in
due proportion, proper measure, temperament: cf. F.
temp['e]rament. See Temper, v. t.]
1. Internal constitution; state with respect to the relative
proportion of different qualities, or constituent parts.
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The common law . . . has reduced the kingdom to its
just state and temperament. --Sir M. Hale.
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2. Due mixture of qualities; a condition brought about by
mutual compromises or concessions. [Obs.]
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However, I forejudge not any probable expedient, any
temperament that can be found in things of this
nature, so disputable on their side. --Milton.
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3. The act of tempering or modifying; adjustment, as of
clashing rules, interests, passions, or the like; also,
the means by which such adjustment is effected.
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Wholesome temperaments of the rashness of popular
assemblies. --Sir J.
Mackintosh.
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4. Condition with regard to heat or cold; temperature. [Obs.]
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Bodies are denominated "hot" and "cold" in
proportion to the present temperament of that part
of our body to which they are applied. --Locke.
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5. (Mus.) A system of compromises in the tuning of organs,
pianofortes, and the like, whereby the tones generated
with the vibrations of a ground tone are mutually modified
and in part canceled, until their number reduced to the
actual practicable scale of twelve tones to the octave.
This scale, although in so far artificial, is yet closely
suggestive of its origin in nature, and this system of
tuning, although not mathematically true, yet satisfies
the ear, while it has the convenience that the same twelve
fixed tones answer for every key or scale, C[sharp]
becoming identical with D[flat], and so on.
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6. (Physiol.) The peculiar physical and mental character of
an individual, in olden times erroneously supposed to be
due to individual variation in the relations and
proportions of the constituent parts of the body,
especially of the fluids, as the bile, blood, lymph, etc.
Hence the phrases, bilious or choleric temperament,
sanguine temperament, etc., implying a predominance of one
of these fluids and a corresponding influence on the
temperament.
[1913 Webster]
Equal temperament (Mus.), that in which the variations from
mathematically true pitch are distributed among all the
keys alike.
Unequal temperament (Mus.), that in which the variations
are thrown into the keys least used.
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equal temperament
(wn) | equal temperament
n 1: the division of the scale based on an octave that is
divided into twelve exactly equal semitones; "equal
temperament is the system commonly used in keyboard
instruments" |
temperamental
(wn) | temperamental
adj 1: relating to or caused by temperament; "temperamental
indifference to neatness"; "temperamental peculiarities"
2: subject to sharply varying moods; "a temperamental opera
singer" [syn: moody, temperamental]
3: likely to perform unpredictably; "erratic winds are the bane
of a sailor"; "a temperamental motor; sometimes it would
start and sometimes it wouldn't"; "that beautiful but
temperamental instrument the flute"- Osbert Lancaster [syn:
erratic, temperamental] |
temperamentally
(wn) | temperamentally
adv 1: by temperament; "temperamentally suited to each other" |
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