temperature

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

NOUN

hotness, coldness of some degree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climate cold condition heat warmth

STRONG

calefaction degrees febricity feverishness incalescence pyrexia

WEAK

body heat thermal reading

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cool

Example Sentences

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The heatwave threshold temperature varies across the UK.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Into next week the temperature will continue to rise very gradually as the wind moves round to a south-westerly.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

To qualify for spaceflight, the processor must withstand intense electromagnetic radiation and dramatic temperature fluctuations that can damage electronics.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Croft: Since the UAE exit, both sides have been trying to take the temperature down.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Eventually, the physicians gave up their tinkering and simply monitored Lincoln’s heartbeat, temperature, and breathing.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

Vocabulary lists containing temperature

Physical Geography - Introductory

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Weather and Climate - Introductory

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Physical Geography - Middle School

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