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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTemperature
/ˈtɛm.pər.ə.tʃər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The degree of heat present in a substance or object, typically measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
"The temperature today is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius." - 2
A measure of the warmth or coldness of an environment, often affecting human comfort and health.
"The temperature in the room was too low for comfort."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'temperatura', meaning 'a proper mixture or constitution', stemming from 'temperare' (to mix properly or moderate). In the late 16th century, the meaning shifted from a moderation of qualities to refer specifically to the degree of heat in a living body or the atmosphere.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Temperature" is said worldwide
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Température
Transliteration: tɑ̃.pe.ʁa.tyʁ
"La température est très élevée aujourd'hui."
Temperatur
Transliteration: tɛmpəʁaˈtuːʁ
"Die Temperatur liegt heute bei 30 Grad Celsius."
Temperatura
Transliteration: tem.pe.raˈtu.ra
"La temperatura oggi raggiungerà i 30 gradi Celsius."
Temperatura
Transliteration: tem.pe.raˈtu.ɾa
"La temperatura hoy alcanzará los 30 grados Celsius."
Temperatura
Transliteration: tẽpeɾaˈtuɾɐ
"A temperatura hoje vai chegar a 30 graus Celsius."
तापमान
Transliteration: tāpmān
"आज तापमान 30 डिग्री सेल्सियस तक पहुँचने की उम्मीद है।"
温度
Transliteration: wēndù
"今天的温度预计会达到30摄氏度。"
온도
Transliteration: ondo
"오늘의 온도는 30도에 이를 것으로 예상됩니다."
温度
Transliteration: ondo
"今日の温度は30度に達する見込みです。"
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