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tempered

 

[ ˈtɛmpərd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

general description

Tempered refers to something that has been moderated or controlled, often to make something stronger or more balanced. It can describe materials that have undergone a process to increase their durability or resilience.

Synonyms

controlled, hardened, moderated, refined

Examples of usage

  • The tempered glass is much safer than regular glass.
  • He is known for his tempered responses during heated discussions.
  • The tempered steel is used in manufacturing high-quality tools.
Context #2 | Verb

metallurgy

To temper means to heat and then cool material, especially metals, in a controlled process to improve their hardness and strength. This process is crucial in refining the property of the metal for various applications.

Synonyms

condition, harden, treat

Examples of usage

  • The blacksmith tempered the metal for added strength.
  • They tempered the iron to make it suitable for tools.
  • After forging, the metal must be tempered to ensure durability.

Translations

Translations of the word "tempered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 temperado

🇮🇳 संवेदनशील

🇩🇪 temperiert

🇮🇩 tempered

🇺🇦 загартований

🇵🇱 hartowany

🇯🇵 調整された

🇫🇷 tempéré

🇪🇸 templado

🇹🇷 sertleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 온도 조절된

🇸🇦 معتدل

🇨🇿 tvrdý

🇸🇰 kalibrovaný

🇨🇳 调和的

🇸🇮 temperiran

🇮🇸 temperaður

🇰🇿 темперленген

🇬🇪 დაბალანსებული

🇦🇿 temperli

🇲🇽 templado

Etymology

The word 'tempered' originates from the Latin word 'temperare', which means 'to mix, blend, or moderate'. It was derived from 'temperamentum', which refers to a balancing or moderation process. The term has evolved through Old French as 'temprer' before entering the English language around the late Middle Ages. Initially, it was often used in the context of metallurgy, referring to the controlled heating and cooling processes applied to metals to increase their strength. Over time, 'tempered' has broadened to include various contexts where moderation or balanced qualities are emphasized, reflecting the interconnectedness of its historical and modern usages.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,317 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.