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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 tem·per n. Pronunciation: ' tem-pər Function: transitive verb Inflected Form:   tem·pered ; tem·per·ing \-p(ə-)riŋ\ Etymology: Middle English, from Old English &Anglo-French; Old English temprian &Anglo-French temprer, from Latin temperare to moderate, mix, temper; probably akin to Latin tempor-, tempus time Date: before 12th century 1 : to dilute, qualify, or soften by the addition or influence of something else : MODERATE < temper justice with mercy> 2 archaic a : to exercise control over : GOVERN , RESTRAIN b : to cause to be well disposed : MOLLIFY < temper ed and reconciled them both ― Richard Steele> 3 : to bring to a suitable state by mixing in or adding a usually liquid ingredient: as a : to mix (clay) with water or a modifier (as grog) and knead to a uniform texture b : to mix oil with (colors) in making paint ready for use 4 a (1) : to soften (as hardened steel or cast iron) by reheating at a lower temperature (2) : to harden (as steel) by reheating and cooling in oil b : to anneal or toughen (glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling 5 : to make stronger and more resilient through hardship : TOUGHEN <troops temper ed in battle> 6 a : to put in tune with something : ATTUNE b : to adjust the pitch of (a note, chord, or instrument) to a temperament –tem·per·able \-p(ə-)rə-bəl\ adjective –tem·per·er \-pər-ər\ noun ]]> 2 temper n. Function: noun Date: 14th century 1 a archaic : a suitable proportion or balance of qualities : a middle state between extremes : MEAN , MEDIUM <virtue is ⋯ a just temper between propensities ― T. B. Maca…