temperature
Translation
temperature, fever
Examples
The temperature is very high today.
The temperature is very high today.
You should take your temperature.
You should take your temperature.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a measure of how hot or cold sth. is. The water temperature is 20 degrees.
((noun)) a high body temperature; a fever. I think I have a temperature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heat, warmth, fever
Etymology
From Latin 'temperatura' meaning 'a tempering, moderation', related to 'temper'.
Memory Tips
It has 'temper' in it. The Earth's 'temper' can be hot or cold.