Temperature meaning

What does “temperature” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“temperature” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity).

temperature

noun

  1. the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

  2. the somatic sensation of cold or heat

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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