Word: temper
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: tem
per
Definition: To adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use.
Morphemes:
Affix: temper
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: temperō
Language: la
Decoded: tempero
Meaning: I divide or proportion duly, I moderate, I regulate; intransitive senses I am moderate, I am temperate