- (n.) The degree of heat of the body of a living being, especially of the human body; also (Colloq.), loosely, the excess of this over the normal (of the human body 98¡-99.5¡ F., in the mouth of an adult about 98.4¡).
- (n.) Condition with respect to heat or cold, especially as indicated by the sensation produced or by the thermometer or pyrometer; degree of heat or cold; as, the temperature of the air; high temperature; low temperature; temperature of freezing or of boiling.
- (n.) Constitution; state; degree of any quality.
- (n.) Freedom from passion; moderation.
- (n.) Mixture; compound.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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