temperture -
n. 1 the degree or intensity of heat of a body in
relation to others, esp. as shown by a thermometer or perceived by touch etc.
2 Med. the degree of internal heat of the body.
3 colloq. a body temperature
above the
normal (have a temperature).
4 the degree of excitement in a discussion etc.
take a person's temperature ascertain a person's body temperature, esp. as a diagnostic aid. temperature-humidity index a quantity giving the measure of discomfort due to the combined effects of the temperature and humidity of the air. [F temp
rature or L temperatura (as TEMPER)]
