High temperature: meaning, definitions and examples

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high temperature

 

[ haɪ ˈtɛmpərətʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather

A high temperature refers to a hot climate or environment with an elevated level of heat. It can also indicate a feverish condition in the human body.

Synonyms

fever, heat, warmth.

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Word Description / Examples
high temperature

Used generally in both medical and weather contexts to describe increased degrees of warmth.

  • The patient is running a high temperature.
  • The high temperature outside made it impossible to stay cool.
heat

Commonly used to describe warmth from a source like the sun or a heater; also used in various contexts like cooking or metaphorically to describe tension.

  • The heat from the fire was intense.
  • She couldn't stand the heat in the kitchen.
fever

Primarily used in medical contexts to indicate an elevated body temperature due to illness.

  • She has a fever and needs to rest.
  • His fever broke last night.
warmth

Used to describe a pleasant or moderate level of heat; often used metaphorically to describe kindness or affection.

  • The warmth of the blanket was comforting.
  • She felt the warmth of his smile.

Examples of usage

  • The high temperature in the desert reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • She was feeling unwell due to a high temperature and had to stay in bed.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

In chemistry, a high temperature is a state of elevated heat used for various chemical reactions and processes.

Synonyms

extreme warmth, intense heat.

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Word Description / Examples
high temperature

Generally used in a scientific or medical context. It refers to the measurable heat in an environment or object, like weather reports or body heat.

  • The high temperature today reached 35 degrees Celsius.
  • He had a high temperature and needed to see a doctor.
intense heat

Describes a level of heat that can cause discomfort or even danger. Often used in emergency situations or to describe extreme weather conditions negatively.

  • The intense heat of the desert made it difficult to travel during the day.
  • Firefighters struggled to put out the blaze due to the intense heat.
extreme warmth

Often used to describe an unusually warm but not necessarily uncomfortable condition, commonly in a positive light such as warm weather in cold regions.

  • The extreme warmth of the winter this year surprised everyone.
  • They enjoyed the extreme warmth of the tropical beach during their vacation.

Examples of usage

  • The experiment required a high temperature of 200 degrees Celsius.
  • High temperatures are essential for melting certain metals.

Translations

Translations of the word "high temperature" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alta temperatura

🇮🇳 उच्च तापमान

🇩🇪 hohe Temperatur

🇮🇩 suhu tinggi

🇺🇦 висока температура

🇵🇱 wysoka temperatura

🇯🇵 高温 (こうおん)

🇫🇷 haute température

🇪🇸 alta temperatura

🇹🇷 yüksek sıcaklık

🇰🇷 높은 온도

🇸🇦 درجة حرارة عالية

🇨🇿 vysoká teplota

🇸🇰 vysoká teplota

🇨🇳 高温 (gāo wēn)

🇸🇮 visoka temperatura

🇮🇸 hátt hitastig

🇰🇿 жоғары температура

🇬🇪 მაღალი ტემპერატურა

🇦🇿 yüksək temperatur

🇲🇽 alta temperatura

Etymology

The term 'high temperature' has been in use since the late 19th century, primarily in the context of weather and health. It derives from the combination of 'high', meaning elevated or above average, and 'temperature', referring to the degree of hotness or coldness measured on a scale. Over time, the concept of high temperature has expanded to include various fields such as chemistry, physics, and engineering.