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The word temperature traces back to a Latin root meaning what?

temperature

[tem-per-uh-cher, -choor, -pruh-, -per-cher] / ˈtɛm pər ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, -prə-, -pər tʃər /


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The predator was not a cold-blooded creature, but a warm-blooded one with a body temperature probably around 97.3 degrees Fahrenheit, plus or minus 4.5 degrees.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

One of the reasons Scotland is favoured by developers is the relatively cool climate which means it generally requires less energy to bring down the temperature of that water.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

A steady supply of power is vital for the air conditioners maintaining the right temperature inside Chizay's storage rooms.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

Scientists measure these ocean temperature changes to predict how strong an event will be.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

When the morning came, a northwest breeze brought warmer air, raising the temperature almost up to the freezing point, but with rain and sleet falling, the men were still covered in ice.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

"I think the great significance of these findings, and the tantalizing picture that it promotes, is a great motivation and reason to further examine solid-state nitrogen physics at very low temperatures," Umurhan said.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

Natural gas futures posted back-to-back gains as summer weather extends well into September, while gains were limited as the season advances and temperatures ease.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

This summer’s temperatures in the east-central Pacific are among the highest on record, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Locals have complained that the heat generated by the centres made already sweltering summer temperatures even worse.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

And I had on thermal underwear—thermal underwear that was supposed to keep me warm in minus-ten-degree temperatures.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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