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The manner of thinking, behaving, or reacting characteristic of a specific person: a nervous temperament. See Synonyms at disposition.
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The distinguishing mental and physical characteristics of a human according to medieval physiology, resulting from dominance of one of the four humors.
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Excessive irritability or sensitiveness: an actor with too much temperament.
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Music Equal temperament.
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