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 temperament temperament /ˈtɛmpɝmənt/

noun

  1. () Your usual mood  ( temperament , disposition )
    your usual mood
     He has a happy disposition
    he has a happy disposition
  2. An adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys  ( temperament )
    an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys
  3. Excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)  ( temperament )
    excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)