Latin · word
temperare
to adjust or moderate
Words sharing this root
distemperA contagious disease affecting dogs or other animals.intemperateLacking moderation or self-control.temperA person's emotional disposition.temperTo make something less extreme or forceful.temperTo bring a mixture to a desired consistency or condition by blending ingredients.temperControlled heating and cooling of metal or glass to achieve desired properties, or the resulting condition.temperamentA person's characteristic emotional nature.temperamentA system for adjusting the intervals between musical notes.temperanceRestraint in the satisfaction of appetites.temperateModerate and free from extremes.temperatureHow hot or cold something is.