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tempe
nounLow in general English, but medium in culinary, health-food, or specific cultural contexts.
/ˈtɛmpeɪ/A traditional Indonesian fermented food made from soybeans, used as a protein-rich ingredient in various cuisines.
tempeh
nounMedium
/ˈtɛm.peɪ/A traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans.
tempelhof
nounLow (Proper noun, geographically specific)
/ˈtɛmpəlhəʊf/A proper noun referring to the Tempelhof district in Berlin or the historic Tempelhof Airport located there.
temper
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈtɛmpə/a person's state of mind, particularly regarding anger or calmness; to moderate or soften something.
temper color
nounC1
/ˈtɛmpə/a person's state of mind, especially relating to anger or calmness; also, to modify or moderate the properties of a material (particularly metal or clay) through heating and cooling.
temper tantrum
nounB1
/ˈtem.pə ˌtæn.trəm/A sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger or frustration, typically by a child, involving crying, screaming, and sometimes physical actions like kicking or throwing oneself on the floor.
tempera
nounLow (Technical/Art)
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rə/A painting technique using pigment mixed with a water-soluble binder, typically egg yolk, known for its fast-drying, matte finish.
temperament
nounC1
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rəm(ə)nt/A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior; the characteristic balance of moods, emotions, and innate disposition.
temperance
nounC1
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rəns/Moderation or self-restraint, especially in consumption of alcohol or in behaviour.
temperate zone
nounC1
/ˌtem.pər.ət ˈzəʊn/The part of the Earth's surface lying between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer or between the Antarctic Circle and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a moderate climate without extremes of heat or cold.
temperature
nounA2
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə/A measure of how hot or cold something is.
temperature gradient
nounB2-C2 / Specialized
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə ˈɡreɪdiənt/The rate of change of temperature with respect to distance in a particular direction.
temperature inversion
nounC1/C2 (Advanced/Proficient)
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə ɪnˈvəːʃ(ə)n/A meteorological phenomenon where the normal decrease in air temperature with increasing altitude is reversed, resulting in a layer of warmer air sitting above cooler air near the surface.
temperature spot
nounLow
/ˈtɛm.prə.tʃə ˌspɒt/A specific, localised point or small area where a temperature measurement is taken, or which exhibits a distinct temperature compared to its surroundings.
temperature-humidity index
nounC1
/ˌtem.prə.tʃə hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti ˌɪn.deks/A calculated value that combines air temperature and relative humidity to estimate how hot it feels to the human body, reflecting perceived heat stress.
tempest
nounverbverb-transitiveC2
/ˈtem.pɪst/A violent, windy storm.
tempest, the
nounC1
/ˈtem.pɪst/A violent, windy storm, especially at sea.
tempi
nounLow
/ˈtempiː/The plural form of 'tempo', referring to the speed or pace at which a piece of music is played or a sequence of events occurs.
templar
nounC2 (Low-frequency, specialized/archaic/historical)
/ˈtɛmplə/A member of the medieval Catholic military order known as the Knights Templar, originally founded to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
template
nounC1
/ˈtɛmpleɪt/A shaped pattern or model used as a guide for making something identical or consistent.

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