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temperament

[tem-per-uh-muhnt, -pruh-muhnt, -per-muhnt] / ˈtɛm pər ə mənt, -prə mənt, -pər mənt /


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Her temperament rubs off on Jeff, who tells other passengers and pilots that his mother is traveling to California for a big movie role.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Other key attributes are a love of play, confidence and a gentle temperament towards fellow animals is crucial.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

This faith that you can change and improve your circumstances—it has a powerful effect on a country’s temperament.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Which is why today Slate is launching a new season of Slow Burn, Becoming Justice Gorsuch, exploring his life, judicial temperament, and character.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

J. S. Bach wrote his famous "Well-Tempered Klavier" in part as a plea and advertisement to switch to a well temperament system.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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