ˈtemprɪtʃə n. 1
the degree or
intensity of
heat of a
body in
relation to others,
esp. as
shown by a
thermometer or perceived by
touch etc. 2
Med. the degree of
internal heat of the body. 3 colloq. a body temperature
above the
normal (have a temperature). 4 the degree of excitement in a
discussion etc. øtake a person's temperature
ascertain a person's body temperature, esp. as a
diagnostic aid. temperature-humidity
index a
quantity giving the
measure of
discomfort due to the combined effects of the temperature
and humidity of the
air. [F temp÷rature or L temperatura (as TEMPER)]