tempered |
having a specified kind of temper (usu. used in combination). [3 definitions] |
temper tantrum |
a violent, noisy display of temper, esp. by a young child; tantrum. |
tempest |
a very strong and violent wind, esp. when accompanied by rain, sleet, hail, or snow. [2 definitions] |
tempest in a teapot |
a violent commotion, argument, or the like over a small matter. |
tempestuous |
characterized by disturbance or commotion; stormy; turbulent. [2 definitions] |
Templar |
a knight of a religious military order founded by the Crusaders in the twelfth century in Jerusalem. |
template |
a pattern or mold used as a guide, especially a thin piece of metal, plastic, or wood used in cutting or shaping other pieces, as in woodworking. [4 definitions] |
temple1 |
a building or place where a deity or deities are worshiped. [4 definitions] |
temple2 |
the flat area on either side of the head between the forehead and ear. |
temple3 |
a device that keeps cloth stretched properly on the loom during weaving. |
Templo Mayor |
the main temple of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (Mexico City), initially constructed in 1325 and largely destroyed by conquistadors in 1521. |
tempo |
the relative speed at which a musical passage or piece is to be performed, usu. indicated by descriptive terms such as "andante" or "vivace" or by metronomic markings. [2 definitions] |
temporal1 |
of or concerning time. [4 definitions] |
temporal2 |
of, relating to, or located near the temples of the skull. [2 definitions] |
temporal bone |
one of two compound bones that form the base and sides of the skull. |
temporality |
the condition of being temporary; impermanence. [2 definitions] |
temporary |
of brief or limited duration; impermanent. [2 definitions] |
temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. [4 definitions] |
tempt |
to entice or try to entice (someone) to do something unwise or wrong, as by promising pleasure or reward. [4 definitions] |
temptable |
combined form of tempt. |
temptation |
the act or an instance of tempting, or the condition of being tempted. [2 definitions] |