Noun: temperature tem-p(u-)ru-chu(r)
- The degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
"The temperature in the room was uncomfortably high"
- The somatic sensation of cold or heat
"The temperature of the room was perfect for sleeping"
- The degree of excitement, disagreement, anger, interest etc. during an event or debate
"The temperature of the meeting rose a notch, with heated exchanges between Australian and Japanese delegates"
Derived forms: temperatures
See also: cold, cool, hot, warm
Type of: fundamental measure, fundamental quantity, physical property, somaesthesia [Brit, Cdn], somatesthesia, somatic sensation, somesthesia [N. Amer]
Encyclopedia: Temperature