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Every day of my life I walk with the idea that I am black, no matter how successful I am. And our success is tempered by that; you're successful in this way given the fact you are black, and most blacks don't get to that point.
Danny Glover

Meaning of "tempered" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TEMPERED

tempered  [ˈtɛmpəd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TEMPERED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tempered is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TEMPERED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Temper

Temperare is the Latin origin of words like "temperature" and "tempering"; it and "tempo" come, in turn, from tempus. Thus, the word "temper" can refer to any time- and temperature-sensitive process, a material's thermo-mechanical history, or even its composition. ▪ Temper, in archaeology, non-plastic additions to clay, which are used to control shrinkage prior to firing into ceramic vessels ▪ TEMPER, the name of an atmospheric propagation computer model developed by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab...

Definition of tempered in the English dictionary

The definition of tempered in the dictionary is expanded or contracted from the state of being pure. Other definition of tempered is having a temper or temperament as specified.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TEMPERED


fiery-tempered
ˈfaɪərɪˌtɛmpəd
foul-tempered
ˌfaʊlˈtempəd
hot-tempered
ˌhɒtˈtempəd
kippered
ˈkɪpəd
leopard
ˈlɛpəd
Leppard
ˈlɛpəd
pampered
ˈpæmpəd
sharp-tempered
ˌʃɑːpˈtempəd
Shepard
ˈʃɛpəd
shepherd
ˈʃɛpəd
Sheppard
ˈʃɛpəd
slippered
ˈslɪpəd
sweet-tempered
ˌswiːtˈtɛmpəd
tapered
ˈteɪpəd
undistempered
ˌʌndɪsˈtempəd
unhampered
ʌnˈhæmpəd
unpampered
ʌnˈpæmpəd
unpeppered
ʌnˈpɛpəd
untempered
ʌnˈtempəd
zippered
ˈzɪpəd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TEMPERED

temperability
temperable
temperalitie
temperament
temperamental
temperamentally
temperance
temperate
Temperate Zone
temperately
temperateness
temperative
temperature
temperature chart
temperature gauge
temperature gradient
temperature inversion
temperature-humidity index
temperer
tempering

WORDS THAT END LIKE TEMPERED

bad-tempered
centered
chartered
considered
covered
even-tempered
good-tempered
ill-tempered
layered
ordered
powdered
quick-tempered
recovered
registered
remembered
scattered
short-tempered
unanswered
well-tempered
what the doctor ordered

Synonyms and antonyms of tempered in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TEMPERED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «tempered» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of tempered

Translation of «tempered» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TEMPERED

Find out the translation of tempered to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tempered from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tempered» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

回火
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

templado
570 millions of speakers

English

tempered
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वभाव
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خفف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

закаленное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

temperado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পোড়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

trempé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Marah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gehärtetem
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

和らげられた
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

강화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tempered
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோபம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सौम्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

huylu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

temperato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hartowanego
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

загартоване
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

temperat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετριάζεται
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gehard
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

härdat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

herdet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tempered

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TEMPERED»

The term «tempered» is very widely used and occupies the 19.404 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TEMPERED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tempered

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10 QUOTES WITH «TEMPERED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tempered.
1
Spencer Abraham
There was a Republican majority of the Senate, and it tempered the nature of the nominations being made.
2
Charles Bass
As the war on terrorism spreads and prolongs, the fruits of ending the threat of terrorism around the world will be tempered with a whole new series of problems to be addressed and resolved.
3
Sarah Bernhardt
To be a good actor... it is necessary to have a firmly tempered soul, to be surprised at nothing, to resume each minute the laborious task that has barely just been finished.
4
Taylor Caldwell
The arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and assistance to foreign hands should be curtailed, lest Rome fall.
5
Mick Fleetwood
I keep fit, I work out, I eat pretty damn well, I don't drink like a fish, and all of those things are tempered with a holistic mind-set that you need to damn well respect the vehicle that you're walking around in.
6
William E. Gladstone
Liberalism is trust of the people tempered by prudence. Conservatism is distrust of the people tempered by fear.
7
Danny Glover
Every day of my life I walk with the idea that I am black, no matter how successful I am. And our success is tempered by that; you're successful in this way given the fact you are black, and most blacks don't get to that point.
8
Sydney J. Harris
Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.
9
Janis Ian
I had a vague idea of the song's impact in the '60s, but that was tempered by the hate mail and threats I was receiving. It was only about ten years ago, when I finally put it back in my show because so many people were asking for it, that I understood 'Society's Child' real impact.
10
Kim Jong Il
A man who dreads trials and difficulties cannot become a revolutionary. If he is to become a revolutionary with an indomitable fighting spirit, he must be tempered in the arduous struggle from his youth. As the saying goes, early training means more than late earning.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TEMPERED»

Discover the use of tempered in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tempered and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Interpreting Bach's Well-tempered Clavier: A Performer's ...
This book sets forth the provocative theories of a musician who has been called the outstanding harpsichordist of this century.
Ralph Kirkpatrick, 1984
2
Architecture of the Well-Tempered Environment
Describes the one hundred year history of internal atmosphere and light management systems from convection-duct ventilation to solar-wall heating This book is offered as a contribution to the history of architecture as normally understood ...
Reyner Banham, 1984
3
Tempered Radicals: How People Use Difference to Inspire ...
In this provocative book, Debra Meyerson argues that this tension-between expressing our "whole selves" and building careers in companies that leave little room for differences-can pave the way for learning, leadership, and positive change ...
Debra Meyerson, 2001
4
Well-tempered Women: Nineteenth-century Temperance Rhetoric
In this richly illustrated study, Carol Mattingly examines the rhetoric of the temperance movement, the largest political movement of women in the nineteenth century.
Carol Mattingly, 2000
5
Tempered Strength: Studies in the Nature and Scope of ...
Moral leadership matters. As world politics enters a new and dangerous era, judgment, constancy, moral purpose, and a willingness to overcome partisan politicking are essential for America's leaders.
Ethan M. Fishman, 2002
6
The Bad-Tempered Ladybird
In this board book edition of Eric Carle's humorous story about a bad-tempered ladybird, the concepts of time and size are explored through ingenious die cuts and glorious colour.
Eric Carle, 2012
7
The Bad Tempered Gardener
From the strange (plant obsessives, a bizarre debut as a television presenter) to the everyday (deadheading, sharing a garden), with frequent paeans to favourite plants and thoughtful pieces on show gardens and status, this is an ...
Anne Wareham, 2011
8
A Tempered Wind: An Autobiography
The author discusses her life after she escaped Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport to the British Isles with her sister, Anne; her separation from her sister; her feelings of abandonment by her parents, who were ultimately killed by the ...
Karen Gershon, Phyllis Lassner, Peter Lawson, 2009
9
The well-tempered clavier: books I and II, complete
Here is an affordable edition of the complete 48 preludes and fugues in all major and minor keys.
Saul Novack, 1866
10
The Well-Tempered Body: Expressive Movement for Actors, ...
Every performer needs to establish a connection with the audience, and the key to this is body language. Learn from the writings of the theater greats to develop as a professional, and as a person.
David Petersen, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TEMPERED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tempered is used in the context of the following news items.
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New ACCA/IMA Survey Finds Global Business Optimism Tempered
Confidence has also increased in Europe, with improvements recorded in employment and investment, although tempered by a drop in both capital expenditure ... «Business Wire, May 15»
2
For $10 Bucks This Tempered Glass Will Protect Your Apple Watch …
The Premium Tempered Glass Protector comes out of the Brando Workshop, and is much the same as their screen protectors for smartphones. The Apple Watch ... «Chip Chick, May 15»
3
Best way to protect iPhone 6? Use tempered glass
What is tempered glass cover? Instead of a standard plastic scratch guard, you get a thin layer of glass that is installed on your screen. This ensures if you drop ... «India Today, Apr 15»
4
Kimiko Ishizaka releases the "Open Well-Tempered Clavier"
COLOGNE, Germany, March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pianist Kimiko Ishizaka has released her studio recording, J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, ... «PR Newswire, Mar 15»
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Excitement Over Rising Panda Numbers Tempered By Virus
CHENGDU, China — Good news on rising panda numbers in the wild has been tempered by the outbreak of a deadly panda virus, which has triggered an ... «NBCNews.com, Mar 15»
6
iPhone 6 Screen Protectors: Which Type Is Best?
More expensive screen protectors are made out of tempered glass, which are essentially just really thin sheets of glass that you stick on top of your iPhone's ... «Gotta Be Mobile, Mar 15»
7
Tempered Networks wants to secure critical infrastructure so hacks …
Tempered Networks, a Seattle-based security startup, aims to solve this problem and it plans to announce on Tuesday that it brought in a $15 million series A ... «Gigaom, Mar 15»
8
Oklahoma City sales tax collections up, but increase tempered by …
The report was tempered by expectations economic activity will slow in coming months in response to falling oil prices. Doug Dowler, the city's budget director, ... «NewsOK.com, Feb 15»
9
How to Install a Glass Screen Protector on iPad
More expensive screen protectors are made out of tempered glass, which are essentially just really thin sheets of glass that you stick on top of your iPad's ... «Gotta Be Mobile, Feb 15»
10
Summers Says U.S. Economic Optimism Tempered by Deflation Risks
(Bloomberg) -- Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said the U.S. economy still needs measures aimed at boosting growth, tempering his optimism on ... «Bloomberg, Feb 15»

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