temperament
Translation
temperament, disposition, nature, character
Examples
She has a very calm temperament.
She has a very calm temperament.
He is a man of artistic temperament.
He is a man of artistic temperament.
Grammar Patterns
to have a ((adjective)) temperament She has a nervous temperament.
by temperament He is, by temperament, a cautious person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disposition, nature, character, personality
Etymology
From Latin 'temperamentum' (a mixing in due proportion), from 'temperare' (to mix).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'mix' or 'temperature' of a person's personality. The '-ment' suffix often indicates a state or result.