English Explanatory Dictionary

attemper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To temper by adjusting relative quantities, or blending qualities.
  2. To mitigate, assuage.
  3. To regulate, arrange, organise.

Pronunciation

/əˈtɛm.pə(ɹ)/

Word forms

attemper attempers attempering attempered attempre

Etymology

From Middle English attempren, from Old French atemprer (French attremper), from Latin attemperare. Doublet of attemperate.

Derived words

attemperation attemperly attemperment
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