Temperature

/ˈtɛmpərətʃər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, typically measured with a thermometer.

The temperature today is expected to reach a high of 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

A measure of how hot or cold something is, often defined on a scale such as Celsius or Fahrenheit.

You should check the temperature of the oven before putting in the cake.

In a medical context, the degree of heat of a person's body.

The nurse took the patient's temperature to see if there was a fever.

A measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in an object.

At absolute zero, the temperature of a system is defined as zero Kelvin.

From Latin 'temperatura', from 'temperare' meaning to moderate, mix.

room temperature

A temperature that is comfortable for humans, typically around 20-22 degrees Celsius.

high temperature

An elevated temperature that often indicates a fever or heat.

temperature rise

An increase in temperature, often referring to climate change.

thermometer

An instrument used to measure temperature.

hypothermia

A medical emergency that occurs when body temperature falls below the required temperature.

hyperthermia

A condition of elevated body temperature.

It's hot as hell.

Man, it's hot as hell outside!

Freezing my butt off.

I stepped outside and I'm freezing my butt off!