Gadit

temper

Definitions (3)
1nounA person's state of mind or emotions, especially when angry or calm.
She has a quick temper and gets angry easily.
He tried to control his temper during the argument.
Her temper improved after she took a walk.
2verbTo moderate or soften something, such as a material or a situation.
The steel is tempered to make it stronger.
He tempered his criticism with a compliment.
The weather tempered the harshness of the winter.
3nounA tendency to become angry easily.
He has a bad temper and often shouts.
Her temper flared up during the meeting.
They were afraid of his temper.
Idioms & expressions
lose one's temper, To become very angry.
keep one's temper, To remain calm and not get angry.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
temperare
Originally meant
to mix correctly, to regulate
Background
The word 'temper' comes from the Latin 'temperare', meaning to mix or regulate. It originally referred to the proper mixing of elements or the moderation of emotions.