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The word temperature traces back to a Latin root meaning what?

temperature

[tem-per-uh-cher, -choor, -pruh-, -per-cher] / ˈtɛm pər ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, -prə-, -pər tʃər /


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As this wave makes it way over the Pacific, it suppresses the cold water that usually comes up from the deep ocean, making the surface temperature higher.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

With a mean average temperature of 14.6C, it was 1.6C above the long-term average.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Anyone who has ever heated a pot of water knows that temperature depends on more than how hot something gets.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Pioneer bought additional tooling and experimented with changes in temperature and curing times to better understand and fix the problem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

The immediate cause of death is probably hypothermia—his body can't control its internal temperature.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

The reservoir remains low following record-breaking temperatures over the summer, with a current capacity of only 21.1% as of 27 September, according to South West Water.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

With a severe El Nino forecast to send temperatures soaring over summer, scientists hope the rebound is not short lived.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The medical staff recommended breathwork and stretching sessions, along with contrast therapy, alternating between freezing-cold temperatures and heat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

December is rarely bitter cold in South Alabama during the day, but at night the temperatures can drop, a dramatic reminder that it's winter, even in the South.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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