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Tepidity: meaning, definitions and examples

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tepidity

 

[ tษ›หˆpษชdษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

temperature state

Tepidity refers to the quality of being moderately warm or lukewarm, often used to describe liquids or environments. It is a state that is less than hot but more than cold, indicating a mild warmth that can be pleasant. The term might be used in cooking to describe the ideal water temperature for activating yeast. Tepidity is not typically associated with extremes and suggests comfort in warmth without discomfort. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a lack of enthusiasm or vigor in actions or situations.

Synonyms

lukewarmness, moderate warmth, tepidness

Examples of usage

  • The tepidity of the bathwater was just right for relaxation.
  • She preferred the tepidity of a lukewarm drink over hot coffee.
  • The tepidity of the air on a spring evening felt refreshing.
  • He was criticized for his tepidity towards social issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "tepidity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tepidez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฐเคฎเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lauwarmheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kehangatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฟะปะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ letnioล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฌใ‚‹ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tiรฉdeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tibieza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑlฤฑklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์˜จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlaลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ miernosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉๆš–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toplina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mildleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜ แƒกแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tibieza

Etymology

The word 'tepidity' comes from the Latin term 'tepidus', which means 'lukewarm'. This Latin word is derived from 'tepeo', meaning 'to be warm'. The transition from Latin to English occurred during the Middle Ages, particularly as scholars began to integrate Latin vocabulary into English discourse. Tepidity originally entered the English language in the 15th century, stemming from the desire for a term that accurately described a state of temperate warmth. The use of 'tepidity' expanded over time from strictly describing temperatures to encompass metaphorical uses relating to emotional responses or attitudes, thus reflecting a wider range of meanings. Today, 'tepidity' captures both physical and abstract connotations, showing how language evolves and adapts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,719, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.